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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Delyt(e)sum, a. [e.m.E. delightsome (1576).] Delightful. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxiv. 2.
Delytsum lyllie of everie lustynes c1552 Lynd. Mon. 826.
Induryng thare delytesum dwellyng Ib. 1282.
The herbis wer so … Delytesum and medicinabyll
