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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1611
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Menstrelling, vbl. n. [f. Menstral(l n. Cf. Minstrelling vbl. n.] Minstrelsy, musical entertainment. — a1578 Pitsc. I. 381/4.
Witht singing and danceing, menstrelling and playing 1611 Fife Synod 21.
Menstrelling and futeball on the sabbaoth day … expreslie dischargeit
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