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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Joyse, a. [Var. of choyse Chose a. (Cf. also Josyne.)] Choice, select. —1617 Lett. to Jas. VI lxvii.
A number of Inglische prelatts, maist joyse, learned and grave
