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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ASLEY, ASLY, n. (See quots.) [′ɑ:sli (Marw.)]Ork. 1825 Jam.²:
Horses in asley, are horses belonging to different persons, lent from one to another, till each person's land be ploughed.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
To lay in asly — i.e. to unite forces or unite one's animals for farm work.