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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vrys, n. (? Altered f. or erron. for Birs n. bristles.) —a1400 Leg. S. xxviii 414.
A dragon … sa vgly … Tha scayland schalis set vp rath, With vrys ful lang & ful herd bath