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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Girnell met, n. [Girnell n. b.] A standard measure for meal, etc., stored in a girnell. — 1564 Reg. Great S. 355/2.
Reddend … 2 celdras farine avenatice, mensure … dict. lie grinell met 1607 Ib. 668/1.
Reddend … 6 firlotas farine … mensure granarii (girnell mett) 1634 Ib. 27/1.
Pro Dernik 13 celdras hordei lie girnellmett … , 10 celdras 9 bol. lie cuntrie-mett
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