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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Jolisie, Jolysé, n. [Irreg. f. Joly a.] = Jolyté n. — c1515 Henr. Asloan MS (Twa Mys) II. 145/124.
Thus as thai sat in all thair jolyse 15.. Clariodus iv. 1585.
In the midis of the jolisie Thrie counts are cumit that ar of grite degrie
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