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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AMEESE, AMEESEMENT, v., n.  Abd. forms of amuse, amusement.  [ə′mi:z, -mənt]Abd.(D) 1929 J. Alexander Mains and Hilly 31:
Naething wull they dee bit flee aboot fae ae toon tull anidder efter ameesement.