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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Yplesis, n. pl. (Appar. erron. for complesis Complice n. 2 associates, companions.) —1562 Reeves Sc. Prose bef. 1600 79.
Ane braue gentill woman with hir complesis [pr. yplesis] all cled in claitht of siluer … co[m]plesis Dauid Dispit and Willie Wanrest … ane braue gentill man weill serwit with his complecis [etc.]
