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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lesum,) Leisome, v. [f. Lesum,a.] tr. To make permissible, to permit. — 1688 Rothesay B. Rec. 412.
For preveining quherof have ordained and is leisomed to ilk persone that fyndes them [stirks] in ther skaith to kill them
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