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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Many, n. [e.m.E. meany (1529), mayny (1522), ME. mayne (c 1330), maine (c 1290), var. of meigne, meynee, etc., Menȝé n.] A company. = Menȝe n. —1640 Wemyss in Sc. Diaries 123.
The many of the collenelles did wide the river our selfs befor our men Ib.
We did give every many sum quhatt of this sead soumme
