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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1568
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Mailȝeit, p.p. and ppl. a. [Mailȝe n.1] a. Furnished with metal rings or eyelets to take a fastening. b. See Mailit ppl. a. — a1568 Bannatyne MS 228 b/29.
Hir kirtill suld be … Mailȝeit with maneris and mesour, Weill lasit with luifsumnes [etc.]
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