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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mament, n. Also: -mont, -munt, -monde, malmond. Sc. var. of Moment n. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. G. Targe 210 (M).
In ane mament space 1570-3 Bann. Trans. 491.
Speikand to the latter mamonde of his lyfe 1581-1623 James VI Poems I. 99/27.
Skaircelie bot at stollin mamontis to blink upon any paiper 1596 Dalr. I. 300/7.
In the verie selfe mamunt quhen thay war to joyne battell 1600–1 State P. 108/10 (Reg. H.) 21 (= Crim. Trials II. 201).
He … tareyit nocht ane malmond of ane hour
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