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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pusle, n. [e.m.E. pusle (1607–12), puzzle (1628), f. pusle v., of doubtful origin.] The state of being bewildered or perplexed. —1665–7 Lauder Jrnl. 26.
We was at a pusle with which of them to begin
