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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Leis, Leys, var. of Lis v. or Les v.2 (to relieve suffering, to relieve one of suffering). —1513 Doug. viii. Prol. 45, Ib. xii. Prol. 202 (see Lis v.). —c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus II. 558.
Perauenture thay wald ȝow leis of cair And pair ȝow sum part of ȝour greit dispair
