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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Doit, Doyt, n.2 [Cf. Doitit.] Impairment of intellect. —a1605 Montg. Flyt. 309 (T).
The doyt [v.r. doit] and the dysmell, indifferentlie delt