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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Gersy, a. [f. Gers n. Cf. Gres(s)y a.] Grassy. — 1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 190.
Nymphes … In gersy grauis wanderand by spring wellis 1513 Ib. vii. viii. 43 (R).
Under ane gersy bra
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