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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HEEZE, Haze, n.2 A state of excitement, enthusiasm, exhaltation.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
He's in a great heeze the day aboot getting his erop in.

[Orig. doubtful. Phs. an extended use of Heeze, n.1, 1. Marw. connects with Norw. dial. øs, effervescence, excitement, O.N. œsa, to stir up, excite.]

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