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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mill-sane, n. (? Erron.: cf. Milksae and, for the form, Milsy.) — 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII. 362.
In the milkhouse … ane mill sane, 3 milk tubs
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