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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bollin,) Bollyne, p.p. [ME. bollen, early i-bollen, p.p. of belle to swell.] Swollen. —a1400 Leg. S. xl. 1374.
His schank & kne … var sa swollyne Of that worme fellone, & bollyne
