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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Esp, n. Also: hesp. [e.m.E. and ME. espe, OE. œspe. Cf. Aspe.] Aspen. — 1578 Reg. Great S. 766/2.
Aller, esp, … elm and birk 1587 Ib. 455/2.
Cum aggeribus et arboribus (lie hawthorne, sauche, aller et esp)b. Attrib. with -busk (bush). 1573 Prot. Bk. G. Grote 85.
Quendam rubum vocatum le hespbusk
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