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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1550
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Leis, Leys, v.Var. of Lis v. or Les v.2 (to relieve suffering, to relieve one of suffering). —1513 Doug. viii. Prol. 45 (see Lis v.).1513 Ib. xii. Prol. 202 (see Lis v.).— c1550 Rolland Court of Venus II. 558.
Perauenture thay wald ȝow leis of cair And pair ȝow sum part of ȝour greit dispair
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