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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: <1375, 1375-1384
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My-, Miour, n. ME. (? chiefly or only north.) mioure, myour, -owre (1316–1485), OF. mieur, miur, f. mier v. to crumble (ME. mye).] A grater (for bread etc.). — 1329 Exchequer Rolls I. 202.
Quatuor patellas vnam myouram et vnam craticulam 1329 Ib. 228. 1384 Ib. III. 110.
De j miour et fryinpan
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