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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mes, (Maes), n.4 Also: Mess John. [Shortened f. Maister n.: cf. e.m.E. mas(se id. (1575– ). Common in the later dial. as mes(s.] = Maister n. 21 a (the prefix to the Christian name of a Master of Arts). — a 1638 Orkney Misc. I. 54/2.]
[He whoe has binne … gract with degree in the vniversities they [the Scots] call Mr. Maes Richard, Maes James, Maes John etc. c 1680 Bk. Pasquils 188.
Mes Davie Mortoun blest them in the dawing
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