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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MIESE, v. Also meise. In Heriot's School slang: to hoard.Edb. 1898 J. Baillie Walter Crighton 169:
The auld Mieser Doddie. He disna only miese his sock and chit, but even a' the pictures out o' his “cricks”. Under his matress is fair packed wi' them.