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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Menar(e, n. [ME. mener interpreter (Trevisa), -owre mediator (Prompt. Parv.): cf. OF. meeneur, moieneor, and Mene v.3 a.] A mediator, intercessor. —c1450-2 Howlat 747.
Thow [sc. the Virgin] moder of all mercy and the menar [B. -are]
