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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Heisau, interj. [Cf. ME. hissa (c 1450), corresp. to Sp. hiza, appar. f. the imperative of Heis v.] A cry used by sailors in hoisting. —1549 Complaynte of Scotland 41/4 (see Heis v.).