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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Missouring, Missring, Musering, -oring, vbl. n. = Mesuring. — 1531–2 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I. 98.
For ane lyne to the wrychtis for musering of the mulde cupill 1570 Lanark B. Rec. 52.
For the rycht musoring of your wechtes 1629 Dumbarton B. Rec. 32.
Befoir the missring thairof [sc. meal] 1656–7 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 537.
For macking of new missoures sent to the schipes … for missouring of salt
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