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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1665
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Axes, Aixes, n. [ME. axes (15th c.), var. spelling of access.] An ague-fit. — a1605 Montg. Flyt. 343 (T).
The aikand aixis extasie 1635 Maxwell Mem. II. 256.
My brother … got the aixes 1653 Nicoll Diary 108.
The trimbling aixes wes frequent 1665 Lauder Journal 110.
To chasse away the axes
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