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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lufe, Luif, varr. of Lefe n.¹ (leaf, folio). — a1568 Bann. MS. p. 34/22.
The silly saule … Trymland for dredour as dois the lufe on tre 1617 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II. 31.
Summa totalis … contened in five luifis preceiding extendis to [etc.]