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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1456-1494
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Lus, Luce, n. [ME. (14th c.) and e.m.E. luce, lewse, luyss, OF. lus, luis.] The luce or pike. —1456 Hay II. 137/31.
The best fische has the maist hard skyn, as is gueddes, perchis, bremes, lussis 1494 Loutfut MS. 33 b.
The lus in his tym changis his nam thre tymes
