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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sousit,) Sowsit, Soust, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. sowsed (1584); Souse v.1] Pickled. —a1540 Freiris Berw. 254 (B).
[She] sett meit in hy Ane sowsit nolt fute [M. Ane soust fute] and scheipheid haistely
