Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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AISE, v. Sc. form and usage of Eng. ease: to slow up, reduce speed (Ork. 1975). Obs. in Eng. exc. dial. [e:z]Sh. 1886 J. Burgess Sketches 66:
My kep blew aff, but I didna aise.