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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1550
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Delyre, v. [ME. (a 1400), L. dēlīrāre.] intr. To go astray. — c1550 Rolland Court of Venus ii. 339.
Quhat causit thé be sa peirt for to delyre Fra Venus court, or thairfra for to gyre
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