Obs. [aphetic form of abisme, ABYSM.] An abysm; a deep pit.
1513. Douglas, Æneis, VI. v. 3. Fra thine strekis the way … Deip onto hellis flude … With holl bisme, and hidduus swelth wnrude.
1663. Gerbier, Counsel, 51. For burning of Bricks … Noblemen care not to make a Bisme in their Parks.
