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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Ylost, p.p. [ME y-lost (Trevisa); Los v.1] Lost in respect of friendship or support, estranged. (Cf. Los v.1 4 b.) —a1500 Lanc. 1519.
And so thow hath thé rewlyt, that almost Of al thi puple the hartis ben ylost
