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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1506-1507, 1604-1605
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Mantand(e, ppl. a. Also: -ane. Stammering, stuttering. — 1506 Treasurer's Accounts III. 199.
To mantand Adam to pas to Dunbertane with ane writing of the Kingis 1507 Ib. 321, etc. a1605 Montg. Flyt. 333 (T).
The messillis, the mwillis, the mallange mak thé mantane
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