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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1549-1567
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Ysope, Isope, n. [ME and e.m.E. ysope (c1200), ysoop (Wyclif), isope (1542), hysop (1562), L. hyssōpus.] Hyssop. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 67/24.
I sau ysope, that is gude to purge congelit fleume of the lychtis 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 123.
With isope [Wyclif Ps. l, isope; AV Ps. li, hyssop; Vulg. Ps. li, hyssopo] Lord thow strinkill me And than I sall be clene
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