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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Meir, var. of More n. (Moor, African, negro). — 1569–70 Soc. Ant. VI. 52.
To Peir Antuene and the Meir [infra For Peir Antueyne and the Moris buirdis] at their departing to France