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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Meinful, ? irreg. var. of Mindful(l a. 1 (heedful, not neglectful). —1588 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 517.
This toun … hes euir bene meinful and kynd to sic as faythfully ministeris to thair publict offices