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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gyre, v.1 [e.m.E. gyre, ME. gire (c 1440), L.gȳrāre.] tr. To turn away. —c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus ii. 340.
Quhat causit thé be sa peirt for to delyre Fra Venus court, or thairfra for to gyre
