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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Jolying, vbl. n. [See Joly a. 6.] Being in heat. —15.. Bk. Dean Lismore 77.
Richt as the biche in iolying in hir raige Scho cheisis nocht the grew hwnd in that hour
