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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Merstillfulle, var. (? erron.) of Maisterfully adv. (wilfully). —1561 Inverness Rec. I. 62.
The said Johne … merstillfulle and quietle for his particular proffit tuk our commone fyrlat out of ane Orkna boyt [etc.]
