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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Meish, n. [e.m.E. meish (1540–1), meash, meshe (1558–9), mash (1586), used in place of Mask or Mass.] The mesh of a net. —1639 Acts V. 597/1.
Act anent … inlarging the meisheis of salmond nettis
