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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Grete, Greit, n.2 [ME. grete, OE. gréot.] Sand or gravel. —1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 55.
The syluer scalyt fyschis on the greit [R. grete] Ourthwort cleir stremys sprynkland for the heyt