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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1598-1614
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Menstral(l)er, n. [f. Menstral(l n. Cf. also Minstreller.] A musician, musical performer. — 1598 Mill Mediæval Plays 256.
Robert Stewart menstraller to be summonit … for prophaning the Sonday in West Fentoun 1614 Edinburgh Testaments Index II. 234.
Andro Callum, menstraler
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