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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hyvis, n. Also: -es. [Origin uncertain. Cf. Hyve n.2] ‘Any eruption on the skin, when the disorder is supposed to proceed from an internal cause’ (J). —c1500 Rowll Cursing 47.
Fluxis, hyvis, or huttit ill, Hoist, heidwark, or fawin illa1605 Montg. Flyt. 325 (T).
Hydropasie, herschaw and hyves sall thé bind
