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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hyvis, n. Also: -es. [Origin uncertain. Cf. Hyve n.2] ‘Any eruption on the skin, when the disorder is supposed to proceed from an internal cause’ (J). — c1500 Rowll Cursing 47.
Fluxis, hyvis, or huttit ill, Hoist, heidwark, or fawin ill a1605 Montg. Flyt. 325 (T).
Hydropasie, herschaw and hyves sall thé bind
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