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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mainteiny, Mantinew, v. [Varr. of Maintene v.] tr. To maintain, keep up, keep in repair. — 1577 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 67.
[To] mantinew, vphald and sustene the samyn places … in glassinwork 1623 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 209.
Quhairwithe oure merchandis mainteinyis thair tred
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