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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Montour, n. [ME. and e.m.E. mounture (14th c.), -our (c 1400), monture (14th–15th c.), OF. monteure (F. monture).] A mount, a horse or other animal for riding. — 1456 Hay II. 159/14.
A Jow, the quhilk had nouthir hors na mule na othir montour na vitaile, bot was on fut passand his way
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