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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Asseger,) Asseidger, n. [f. Assege,v. Also e.m.E. assieger (1584).] A besieger. —1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 277 (vtheris lordis asseidgeris of Leith).