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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Leis(e, Lese me, phr. [Contracted f. leif is, levis me, Lefe a. 1 e (1) : in the later dial. as leeze, lease me on (the person or thing).] Dear is to me (the beloved person etc.). Also b. const. pron. in the oblique case and c. const. of. — (a1568 Dunb.) Bann. MS. 104 a/28.
Fow leis me that graceles gane
1603 Philotus x.
Leise me thay lips that I on luik
b. a1568 Bann. MS. 137 b/15.
I schro the lyar, full leis me ȝow
c. a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS. No. 980.
Leis me of your laughing face, ye look lyk a kisse

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