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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Illes, var. of Ilest n., Elest n. (a grudge, dissension, quarrel). —1589 Elgin Rec. II. 11.
James Younge … confessit the caus … to be certane illessis betuix him and certane nichtbouris
