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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fylit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. fyled, filed (1590).] Defiled. —a1500 Henr. Fab. 963.
O fylit spreit, and cankerit conscience a1500 Seven S. 1542.
The fylit clathis away thai drewe, And with clene napry cowerit newe
