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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bais, v.1 [For bas(t)e, ME. baste (c 1400), OF. bastir. Surviving in mod. Sc. as beass.] tr. To sew loosely. Also baissein vbl. n. —1512 Treas. Acc. IV. 202.
For sewin silk to the baissein of the lining 1529 Ib. V. 364.
Tua uncis of silk to bais the said goun 1605 Tailor's Acc. Bk. 37 b.
Blak plading to bais the hair vpoun of thir hois
