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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1616
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Mellinger, n. [Nonce formation f. Mellin(g vbl. n.] One who occupies himself intrusively with, or misappropriates (funds etc.). — 1616 Inverurie 201.
Thai … compellit him … to giff acquitances and discharges to thamselffis and now charges the said George mellinger for the same
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