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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1511-1516
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Monȝeal(l, n. Plur. also monyheilseis. [ME. moynell (1330), moniel (1379), munell (1426–7), e.m.E. monyal (c 1540), -yelle, munial (1569), OF. moinel, monial. Cf. Minȝell, Menȝell and Mungall.] A monial or mullion. — 1516 Treasurer's Accounts V. 96.
To the masonis for doun taking of the stane monȝeallis [of a window] 1511–12 Reg. Soltre 165.
Pro lapidibus le monyheilseis et aslaris et uno le riddill et portacione lapidum xxxvii s. vii d.
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