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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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BAISSLE, v. intr. and refl. Also bassil (Bwk. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 19).(See quot.) [besl]Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 47:
Baissle, 1. intr. To rush about in a busied or hurried manner (n., w.). 2. refl. To busy or exert oneself (n., w., s.).