Obs. Also 6 cryse. [a. F. crise crisis (Paré 16th c.).] = CRISIS.
1541. R. Copland, Galyen’s Terap., 2 D iij. They haue wel and parfytly knowen the contemplacyon of the Cryse.
1643. R. Baillie, Lett. & Jrnls. (1841), II. 90. This seems to be a new period and crise of the most great affaire.
c. 1750. Shenstone, Progr. of Taste, IV. Behold him, at some crise, prescribe, And raise with drugs the sick’ning tribe!
1768. Ross, Helenore, 52 (Jam.). [She] thinks her wiss is now come to the creeze.
