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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lesure, n. [Late ME. (c 1420, 1447, c 1460), late L. læsūra, f. lædere v. to hurt (see Lesioun, Lesed).] Hurt, injury. —a1500 Henr. III. 150/20.
Bot I can … leiche thame fra lame & lesure
