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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Menchit, ? var. of Manschocht a. mutilated, ? damaged. —1592 Burntisland B. Ct. 20 Oct.
[The council] appreiwis the auld actis … anent the blawin flesch and menchit flesch
