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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1513, 1594
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Ivy, Ivé, n. [ME. ivy, ivi, OE. ífiᵹ.] Ivy. Attrib. with leve. — 1513 Doug. xii. Prov. 97.
Ive levys rank ourspred the barmkyn wall 1594 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 532.
To ane painter for decoring the … airmes … with new ivy leiffis
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