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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Assis, erron. var. of Sise (candle). —1507 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 76.
Thar salbe th[r]e par torchis, xii prekats, and ii dussan assis of wax, maid to be deliuerit to the kingis hienes