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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1681
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Arsie, n. [For arse-ee (eye). See Ars n.] The anus. —1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. A 7 b.
Absolom hang'd on a tree, . . Then Ioab came in, angry was he, And put a spear in his arsie
