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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Persew, n. [? Nonce, f. Persew v.] Appar. = Persuit n. 4. — 1535 Stewart 52548.
The Scottis als … Richt mony syis thai ischit on the nycht … Passand agane without [? read with but] litill persew
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