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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AILISS, AILLIS, n. (See quots.) [′elɪs]Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 63:
Ailiss, n. A hot blazing; “A roastin' ailiss of a fire.”Cai.2 c.1920:
Aillis, a blazing fire.

[Cf. Sh. elis, which Jak. explains: “a strong current of air; strong draught . . . el is doubtless O.N. él . . . a shower, Norw. eling, (a) a shower, (b) jerk; attack; Sw. il, a violent gust of wind.” For extension to Cai. meaning cf. Aes, n., blazing fire, Aes, v., to blaze fiercely, O.N. eisa, to rush on violently.]

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