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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LEESOM, v. To make pliant or supple (Ork. 1960).Ork. 1913 Old-Lore Misc. VI. II. 87:
The creesh “leesomed the 'oo',” i.e., made it more pliant, but gave it a very dark colour and creeshie smell.
