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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Daiblet, Dablet, n. [ME. deblet (Wyclif), OF. deablot, dim. of deable, diable. Cf. Deblat.] A little devil, an imp. —a1605 Montg. Flyt. 399 (T).
Then wilfullie voitit the weirdis in ane voce The deid of that daiblet [H. dablet] Ib. 535.
The din of that daiblet raisit the devillis
