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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1581
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Eae, n. Variant of E n. (eye). — 1558-66 Knox I. 119.
I shall lodge all the men-of-ware into my eae, that shall land in Scotland 1581 Burne Disput. 121.
Albeit it hes not bene euer manifest to the eais of men
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