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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Faisit, ppl. a. [f. faise, fease v., current in later dialect.] Having the point turned. —c1550 Rolland C. Venus iv. 614.
The bluntit blaidis, … The scheddit scheilds, … The faisit speiris