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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dycer, n. [e.m.E. dycer, dicer (16th c.). Cf. Dysar.] A diceplayer. —1579 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 102.
Mureheid, dycer, … accusit for vsing of fals dyce 1608 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 66.
He is fund to be a commoune drunkard, nicht walker, carter, and dycer
