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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mesoure, a. [? Erron. or altered form of mesurd Mesurit ppl. a.] ? Moderate, deliberate; ? measured. regular. — c1420 Wynt. v. 3490 (W).
Our Lady … tuke her raik with mesoure paise But in that kirk
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"Mesoure adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 20 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/mesoure>
