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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: 1500-1599
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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
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