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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pleseir,) Pless-, Pleaser, v. Var. of Plesour v. 2, conformed to Pleseir n. —1593 Waus Corr. 513.
I wald do quhat I can to plesser your L.but payment 1621 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 194.
Wherin I can pleaser yow
