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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hiss, Hyss, v. [ME. hysse, hisse (Wycl.).] intr. To hiss. —c1420 Wynt. i. 776 (W).
He is of voce like … Till edderis that hyssis [R. quhysstyll] 1513 Doug. vii. vii. 91.
The hellis monstre … Hyssyt [Sm. hissit] and quhislyt
