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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†MISNESS, n. A sheep-mark consisting of a cut or notch made in the septum of the nose.Ork. 1720 Studies in Folk Life (1969) 227:
The right Lugg off and an Ax behind the left Luge and ane hole under. The Misness off which sheepmark as above was Intimate to the hail Inhabitants then present.
[Cf. Icel. miðsnesi, the middle part or septum of the nose.]
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