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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mat, n.2 [Var. of Malt n.] a. Malt. Allusively, = ale, liquor. b. In plur., appar. = sing. — 1540 Lynd. Sat. 4135.
Willy Caidȝeoch will mak no pleid, Howbeit his wyf want beid and breid, Get he gud mat & meill 1660 Melrose Reg. Rec. I. 292.
[£3/6/0 as balance of price of half a boll] mats 1688 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds II. 334 (28 Mar.).
Fowr makines of mat
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