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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Lais, v. (? Lese v.1 in absol. use = to incur loss, or ? Lach(e v.2) —1566–7 Reg. Privy S. V. ii. 274/1.
Willing that he sall nowthir repent him of his service past nor yit lais thairintill bot rather haif occasioun to . . continew thairmtill
