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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Menwt, -it, -et, -eit, varr. of Minute n.¹ 2 and 3. To make menet, = to make a note or memorandum. Menit-buik, a register, = Minute-buk n.(1) 1563 Melville Chart. 109.
That this present menwt be extendit, keipand the substance thairof, as efferis(2) 1605 Edinb. Test. XL. 14 b.
I … makis this meneit and littill wrett as my lettrewill & testament 1574–5 Edinb. Skinners in Bk. Old Edinb. C. VI. 92.
For … lowking of the vrytingis and making menet of thame(3) c 1590 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 48.
Menit Buikis Extant