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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Bysme, Bisme, n. [Late ME. bysme (Caxton), e.m.E. bisme.] An abysm, abyss. —1513 Doug. iii. vi. 127.
Quhar, in hir bowkit bysme, that hellys belch The large fludis suppys thrys in a swelch 1513 Ib. vii. v. 47; etc.
Quhat avalit Caribdis bisme huge?