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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Monynes, n. [Also Many-.] Plurality, numerousness. — c1500 Barounis Lawis 14 b.
Be pastoring of beistis in the harbrage of any lord … be monynes of times or hirdis haldand thai may be maid eschete