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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gy-lomys, n. pl. [Gy v., lome Lume n.] Guy-tackle. —1555–6 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 192.
xxvij faddome of cordis at the upsetting of the first pannell on the weist syde to be gylomys