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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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*Despois, v. [e.m.E. despose.] tr. To put down, suppress. —a1570-86 Maitl. F. clxx. 4.
Do quhat ȝe dow all dolour to despois, Nane cane eschew nor haue ther chance at choys
