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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sise, n.2 Also: syis. [Late ME syse (Prompt. Parv.), e.m.E. sise (1565), size (1601).] Size, a glutinous material applied to paper, etc., to prepare it for gilding or painting. —1528 Household Bks. Jas. V 174.
iiij libre sise, pricium xiiij s. 1628–9 Treas. Acc. in Mill Mediæv. Plays 210.
To Alexander Law for goldsyis to lay on the gold with [£3]
