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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gres-maill, -maile, n. [f. Gres n. 1b, and mail Male n. Cf. Gras-mail.] A sum payable for the use of pasture. — 1534 Dunferm. Reg. Ct. I. 28.
He … rasawit na gres maill thair for [a mare]
1657 Melrose R. Rec. I. 166.
The gress maile [of 16 sheep]
1662 Ib. II. 19.
It is the common custome to give skin and birne or utherwayes they get no gres maill

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