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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Abscide, v. [L. abscīdere.] tr. To cut off. —a1500 Colk. Sow 779.
Thai may nocht than, be natur so abscidit, … flureis as afoir Ib. 784.
The mettell, abscidit be the man
