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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Is, Iis, Ise, reduced f. I sall, as in the mod. dialect. [In e.m.E. works, espec. the drama, in the speeches of dialect, northern, and espec. Scottish speakers, as Ays, Ice, Ise (c 1566). Cf. Ȝeis.] — 15.. Wyf Awchtirm. 43.
Is promeis thé ane gud new sark a1605 Montg. Flyt. 105 (T).
I'se fell thé lyk ane fluik 1585 James VI Ess. 63.
For thais quhilkis ar cuttit schort, I meane be sic wordis as thir, Iis neir cair, for I sall neuer cair 1603 Philotus iii.
Ise play the ȝonkeris part a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS. No. 856.
Iff ye mint Is' lay one Ib. No. 881.
Ise' gar yow sweat
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