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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1494, 1585-1586
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Mascul, Maskil, n. [e.m.E. mascul (1486), OF. mascle (14th c.). Cf. ME. mascle (14th c.) a spot, a mesh, and Macull n.] A mascle in heraldry. = Macull n. b. — 1494 Loutfut MS. 139 a.
And als thair is lossanys & sum woid … & sum callis thaim quhen thai ar woid maskillis a1586 Lindsay MS. 42 b.
Mascullis
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