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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dulesum, Duilsum, a. [e.m.E. dolesome (1586).] Doleful. — 1533 Boece vi. xv. 217.
Thai desirit nocht ellis than to consume thare remanent dulesum dayis in regret and murnyng 1567 Sat. P. iii. 173.
Hir duilsum deith be wars than Jesabell
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