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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Man-barne, n. [Barne n.] a. A male child, a son. b. Male progeny. — 1581 Edinb. Test. IX. 84.
Gif his wyf hes ane man barne 1596 Dalr. II. 8/31, 33. Ib. 24/10, 39/27.
Gif the man barne dekay of him borne, his brother Edward sall succeid and the manbarnes following of him sall be heyires