A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Maigre, ? erron. for maigne, ? var. of Mainȝie n. b (a defect or flaw). —1456 Hay II. 57/31.
Tharfor it is a gret maigre in a realme quhare … lordis … ar … covatus
