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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1600-1610
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Asyll, n. Also: azil, azill. [ME. and e.m.E. asile, asyle, F. asile, asyle.] A shelter or refuge. —1600-1610 Melvill 196 (a sufficient girthe, azill, and protectioun). 1602 Colville Parænese 157 (vithin the azil of thy blessed sanctuary).1606 Craig ii. 140/4 (I will in Neptuns asyll die).
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