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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bis, Bys, v. [Late ME. and e.m.E. busse, later buzze.] intr. To buzz, to hiss.1513 Doug. viii. vii. 118.
The irne lumpys in the cavys blak Can bys and quhissill Ib. ix. ii. 96.
The watir byssyt and sang 1567 G. Ball 187.
Thay … lat the saulis burne and bis Of all thair foundatoris
