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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MYAVE, n. ne.Sc. form of Eng. maw, the stomach (Abd. 1894 Scots Mag. (Feb.) 227, ‡Abd. 1963). Cf. Mauvie. See P.L.D. §§ 137, 141. [mjɑ:v]Abd. 1919 R. L. Cassie Byth Ballads 16:
Langsome days o' eident tyave, For jist eneuch to fill the myave.
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