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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Asleip, Aslipe, adv. [e.m.E. asleepe, ME. aslepe: cf. Slepe n.] Asleep. —1596 Dalr. II. 9/25 (quhen externe ennimies he had laid asleip). 1600-1610 Melvill 169 (the stark eall maid him keave ower aslipe).
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