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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1572
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Pausis, appar. irreg. (reduplicated) plur. of Paw n.1: To play pausis, to play tricks, to carry out deceitful actions. — 1572 Sempill Sat. P. xxxviii. 92.
Thocht France for thair falset be drownit in dangeris For causis and pausis thay plait into Pareis
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