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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1580
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Mantie, Mante, n. [Cf. F. démenti id. and OF. mente lie.] Only in phr. (To give) the mant(i)e (= lie) to a person. = Ley n.4 2 (1). — a1578 Pitsc. II. 48/4.
The cardinall ansuerit furieouslie againe and gif the lie and mante [I. mantie] 1579–80 Inverness Rec. I. 274 [see Ley n.4 2 (1)].
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