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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Plese,) Pleis, n. [Ples(e v.] Pleasure. = Plesour n. Cf. to hae a please in the later and mod. dials. of the north-east and Angus. — a1540 Freiris Berw. 407 (B).
Bot all thair sport … Vnto our deme it wes bot littill pleis [: eis]
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