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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1552-1650
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Hydropesie, n. Also: -asie, -isie. [Var. of e.m.E. hydropsie.] Dropsy. — c1552 Lynd. Mon. 5104.
Sum deis in hydropesie a1605 Montg. Flyt. 325 (T).
Hydropasie … and hyves sall thé bind 1596 Dalr. II. 394/17.
Marie … sair was opprest with the hydropisie a1640 Mure Counter-buff 122.
First, for the bulk, … It's pesterd with a full hydropisie 1650 Lamont Diary 15.
The olde Laird … dyed of a hydropesie
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