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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1623
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(Maintene-,) Manteinment, n. [e.m.E. mayn- (c 1485), maintenment (1543).] = Maintening vbl. n. 4. —1623 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 208.
The foder … for the manteinment of thair guids in tyme of storme and winter
