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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Avise, Awise, n.2 Also: avys(e, awys. [App. an alteration of Wise n. after Avisen.1] Manner, fashion, style. 1513 Doug. ix. xii. 115.
Apon hys stryngis playd he … rymys on the best awys 1531 Bell. Boece I. p. vii.
Thir Goddesses … dressit thaim in to thair best avise Id. Livy I. 33/19.
Ane buschment of Sabinis armit in thare best awise
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