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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Haising, vbl. n. [f. northern ME. hase v. (1483), OE. hásian: see Hace a.] The condition of being hoarse, hoarseness. —a1500 Henr. III. 152/67.
The ferd feisik is fyne, … Gud for haising, and hosting
