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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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(Vis,) Wyce, Wais, n. [ME vice (Cursor M.), vyce (?c1400), OF vis.] = Visag(e n., the face. —?1438 Alex. ii 6298.
I rede That we … wesch his wyce [F. vis], And set him on his steid of price, And conuoy him quhethir he will ga ?1438 Alex. ii 10479.
Porrus had thocht ane thraw Of thir thochtis … Sichand, he dressit vp his wais, And to the king of great prais He said [etc.]
