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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LEASE, v.³ Also leese. To release, let go, unloose, lit. and fig. Rare and liter.m.Lth. 1882 Mod. Sc. Poets (Edwards) IV. 173:
Ye fin' out fauts that ne'er exist, and leese your spite on me.Sc. 1927 Scots Mag. (July) 296:
It'll be a right rough wooing for you, my man, if ye dinna lease me. Hands off, at once.