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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MAAT, n. Also maute. An intimate friend, a comrade (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 142, 1866 Edm. Gl., Sh. 1962).Sh. 1894 J. Saxby Camsterie Nacket 158:
You and me is been mautes sin' ever Olé Thamson brought you to the toon o' Taft.
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