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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Intermeis, n. [e.m.E. intermess (1655), late variant of ME. entremees, -mes (1340), OF. entremès. Cf. Entremas.] a. Something served between the courses at a banquet. b. A sport or entertainment taking the place of this. —a. 15.. Clar. iv. 245.
I may not tary … To tell ȝow … of the coursis that did multiplie Nor among coursis the intermeisis glaidb. Ib. v. 786.
The feist … With intermeisis playit mirrilie, And small padȝeounis that war delectabill Ib. 963.
Lordis … At fenisteris and windowis luikit out, All saw playit this royall intermeis
