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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Esy, Eisie, adv. [ME. esye (1400).] Easily. — 1561 Peebles B. Rec. 272.
That the ledder now in the saidis hoilis may be esy tane furth of the same 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 10.
To the effect that this litill vark may the mair eisie arme the self aganis ennemeis of the treuth
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