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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1513, 1577
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Blaisand, Blaisin, ppl. a. [Var. of Blesand, with vowel corresp. to ME. blaise, blase.] Blazing. — 1513 Doug. ii. xi. 13 (R).
We than … The blaisand haris bet furth at brynt sa schyr 1577 Misc. Spald. C. II. 47.
On Wedinsday … was sene at ewin ane blaissin starin 1577 Ib. marg.
Ane blaisin starne
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