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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sasse. ? Var. of, or ? erron. for, Fas n. 2, or sussie Soucy n.1 —1558 Inverness Rec. I 19.
The said Johne sayd … that he [supra ane of the balyes] tuk na sasse of hyme, for he wald put all the towne in his sleyf for ane punt ayll in ane penne purse
