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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quay,) v. P.p. quayied. [e.m.E. quay subdue, daunt (Spenser), altered form of Quail(l v.] —1670 Lauderdale P. II 183.
That thay uear for the king, but so long as thay had layf, thay should never be quayied so long as ther uear fourtin bishoups in Scotland
