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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gase, Gais, v. [ME. gase, gaze (Chaucer), of obscure origin.] intr. To gaze, stare. —c1552 Lynd. Mon. 198.
I stude gasing, halflingis in ane trance 1591-2 Rob Stene 23.
With this I walkint, and … round about me gaisid 1590 Burel Pilgr. i. i.
Amasing, and gasing, Thir treis for to behald
