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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Affamisit, p.p. Also: effamischit. [f. Famis v., after F. affamer; corr. to e.m.E. affamish (1568).] Famished. —c1552 Lynd. Mon. 5490.
Wandryng about … Affamysit [Ch. Effamischit] for falt of fude
