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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Ly,) Lye aback, n. [Ly v. 8 c.] Hanging back, laggardness. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 1423 (Wr.).
I have seene them baith, In bairnlines and lye aback, Escape and come to skaith
