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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oyesse, n. [Appar. f. Oy(e n. with fem. ending -esse: (cf. Cousin(g)nes, female cousin).] A female grandchild, a granddaughter. — a1646 Wedderburn Voc. 13 (Jam.).
Nepos a nephew or oye. Neptis, a niece or oyesse 1688 Kirkcudbr. Test. (Reg. H.) 7 March.
Item I leave my oyesse Margrat ane brandit ox cuddoch
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