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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fize, n.2 [Flem. vize, vijze, vijs.] A screw. —1621 Rep. Mar & Kellie MSS. 99.
That the fize in paking of clothe and plading may be absolutely dischargit 1668 Edinb. Test. LXXIII. 225 b.
Sex paire of maulds with boords and fizies 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII. 365.
A large timber press with 2 timber fizes with an iron handle
