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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mane-,) Manswering, ppl. a. [Maneswer(e v.] That swear(s) falsely, perjured, lying. —1597 Melvill 400.
Can excommunication be used against … all the manswering merchants and occurrars amangs the borrowes
