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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mascul, a. [Late ME. mascul (c 1420), L. mascul-us: cf. also late ME. (c 1410) and e.m.E. and early OF. mascle.] = Male a. 1. —1549 Rec. Earld. Orkney 237.
Al thar airis mascul or femall quhat sumevir
