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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1635
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Dussie, a. [Var. of dissie Dissy a.] Dizzy. —1635 Dickson Sel. Writings. (1845) I. 55.
Rather sit down, as a dussie body at God's feet, so shall thy head be settled, and thy confusion shall go