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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Metelume,) Meitlumme, -lowme, n. [Mete n.3] = Metlume n. — 1522 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 66.
That na mettaris … have meitlummes of thair awin, bot geiff it be ane freman to have ane meitlowme of his awin
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