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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blisles, a. Also: blislesse, blyslys; blistles. [e.m.E. blissless (1580).] Devoid of bliss. — c1420 Wynt. v. 5092.
He … That blyslys [v.r. blisles] bryde that browcht to bede a1585 Polwart Flyt. 608 (T).
He … Blistles [v.r. blisles] wes banisit
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