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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mimmer-,) Mym(m)er-, Memmerkin, -kyn, -ken, n. [Origin obscure.] A dwarf, a dwarfish creature. —a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 514.
Marmaidyn, mymerken [v.rr. mymmerkin, memmerkin], monstir of all men Ib. 29. a1568 Bann. MS. 140 a/8.
Mandrag, mymmerkyn and mismaid mytting c1510 Prester John 311 b.
Ane land callit Epidonia in the quhilk are pidonis that is litill men or memmerkynis lik barnes of fywe or sax yeir ald
