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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Plesinglie, adv. [Late ME. plesynglyche (c 1400), -ly, f. Plesing(e,ppl. a.] So as to please; in a pleasing manner. — 1533 Boece ii. iii. 61 b.
Plesinglie and with gude hert I leif the authorite Ib. ix. vii. 302.
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