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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bissand,) Byssand, ppl. a. [f. bys Bis v.] Hissing. —1513 Doug. viii. vii. 178.
Sum … apon the sparkand gledis The byssand watir strynklys Ib. ix. xi. 87.
Ane hydduus byssand fyry speir
