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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1626
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Bissy, Bissé, v. [ME. bisy, bisien, OE. bisᵹian.] tr. To make busy; to occupy. a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS xlvii. 95.
Thow bisse thé to be neir by 1622-6 Bisset I. 100/24.
Beand … bissied in oure persone 1614 Highland P. III. 164.
Ther Lo[rdships] was bisseit in the effairis of Orknay
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