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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1420
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Gilry, Gylry, n. [ME. gil(l)ery, gylrye (1303), OF. gillerie.] Deception, trickery. — a1400 Legends of the Saints i. 369.
Symon … sa that rame throw gylry hyde That nane west quhat it betyde a1400 Ib. xxxiii. 732.
I persawe wele Thi gilry euir-ilke dele c1420 Wynt. v. 5611.
Be gilry Off the dewyll that wes slychty
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