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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hye, v. [ME. hy(e (15th c.). Cf. He, Hey, Hie.] tr. To exalt. —a1400 Leg. S. ii. 468.
Thu … Has hyit bene to gret honour ?1438 Alex. ii. 2647.
Hyeand and cressand ȝour honour Brus x. 264 (C).
Till hye his stat a1500 Henr. III. 127/55.
[Christ], Quha hyis law and lawis he
