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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1630-1644
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Mashing, Maschen, vbl. n. [e.m.E. mashing, ME. mahssing, maschynge.] = Masking vbl. n.1 — 1630 Ritchie Ch. S. Baldred 226.
Ane act maid against mashing or brewing upon Sunday 1644 Ruthven Corr. 87.
In the brewhous, mashing-fatt, leidis 1644 Irving Dumbartonsh. I. App. 104.
Ane maschen fatt
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