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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mans, a. [ON. *mansk-r, e.m.E. Maniske (1572), Manks.] a. Mansman, a Manxman. = Manman n. b. Of the Isle of Man, Manx. — 1516–7 Wigtownshire Chart. 142.
To Inglismen, Irlandmen and Mansmen
1600 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. I. 380.
To pay to Johnne McCuffie boitman [£4/3/4] for tua Mans bolls corne he ressauit fra him in Ile of Man

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