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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Luis, v. [Adaptation of e.m.E. loose (Loose v.), leuse (1523), lewce, lewesode p.p. (c 1450), in place of Lows v.1 or Los v.2] = Lows v.1 a. — 1570 Cal. Sc. P. III. 77.
[Through which murder (sc. of the Regent Moray) the public peace is] perturbit [and the] brydle luisit [to all wicked persons]
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