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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Palsie, n. [e.m.E. and ME. palsie, -y (13th c.), ME. palasie (c 1290), pallesye etc., reduced var. of paralasie Paralisie n. corresp. to the north. parlesie Parlesy n.] Palsy. —a1605 Montg. Flyt. 310 (T).
The pelodie the palsie the poikis lyk peis
