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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Berslete, Barslet, n. Also: breslet. [ME. bers-, barslet, berse-, barselette, OF. berseret.] A hunting-dog. —c1420 Wynt. vi. 1614.
With bow, and wyth werslete [read berslete; C. breslet; Au. E.2 barslet] … He trawalyd all day
