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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Helas, interj. [e.m.E. and late ME. (1484), F. hélas.] Alas! —1572 Buch. Detect. (1727) 122.c1590 J. Stewart 72/67. 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 222/30.
