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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skey, v.2 [? Erron. for e.m.E. scrye (1528), skrie (1555), aphetic form of descry Discry v.1] tr. ? To see, perceive, find out. —1539 Crim. Trials I i 220.
Ȝe slew his serwandis doggis that skeyit ȝou quhare ȝe lay
