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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1425
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Male, Maill, v. [Male n.1] tr. To take (a house) for rent, to rent. (Cf. Foremale v.) —1425 Acts II. 12/2.
Gife it be a man at malis [1597, maillis] the hous & birnis it reklesly
