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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1685
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Masarin, n. [e.m.E. mazarine (1673), of uncertain etymology.] A kind of plate or dish. — 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII. 363.
Six peuther ashet plaits. Thrie masarins of peuther. Ane old peuther basin
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