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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gosse, n., abbrev. of Gossop. (Given as Cornish dial. in 1547.) —1603 Philotus xc.
Rage not, gude gosse Ib. xciv.
This mater, gosse, is sa weill drest
