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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mene-,) Meinnes, Meannes, n. [e.m.E. mean(n)esse (1556).] a. Smallness, pettiness. b. Lowness, humbleness. —a. 1657 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 165.
And in respect of the meinnes of the pryce of burialls in the churchyaird, non almost burieth in the church 1671 Dunblane Synod 91.
In respectt of the poornes and meannes of his stipendb. 1672 Glasgow Burgesses 194.
In respect of the meinnes of his rank