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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Phizie, n. (e.m.E. fuzee a light musket or firelock (1661), F. fusil, whence also mod. Eng. fusil(l (1580).) —1679 J. Somerville Mem. II. 145.
With his little phizie upon his shoulder
