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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MATTISMAS, n. Also Mattismess. St. Matthew's mass, 21st Sept. (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1962).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Mattismess com's in wi' his flail and gi'es de aits in ower de tail.

[Norw. Matteusmesse, O.N. Matheusmessa, id.]

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