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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dewis ais. [e.m.E. deuce ace (1588).] A throw in dice of only two and one. —a1570-86 Balnavis Maitl. F. cxxix. 19.
Ȝe may percais cast dewis ais, And swa be lorchit sone
