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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Iss-,) Yssing, ppl. a. [e.m.E. hissing (a 1547); His(s v.] Hissing. —c1590 J. Stewart 91/402.
As quhan ane pastor … at his feit ane yssing serpent spyis
