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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1501
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Desy, v. [f. Desy,a.] tr. To make dizzy or giddy. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. Prol. 109.
With that gleme sa desyit was my micht, Quhill thair remanit nouther voice nor sicht