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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ennoy, n. [Late ME. ennoye (1491), OF. enoi, enui. Cf. annoy Anoy(e n.] Annoyance, vexation, trouble. — a1400 Leg. S. xix. 487.
Gret ennoy he had in thocht 1513 Doug. ix. ii. 76.
The huge ennoy byrnys hym throu the banys Ib. x. xii. 130.; etc.
Siclyke chancis and semblant ennoy Abydis thé
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