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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1699-1700
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(Mery,) Meiry, Mierie, n.2 (Dimin. or pet form of Mere n.1 mare, also in mod. north-eastern Sc. dial. as meerie, mearie.) — a1700 Mare of Colinton 59.
I have into the Castle-law A meir but and a fillie. My will is and I leave the mierie To ane they ca' him John Macklierie a1700 Ib. 67.
Thus ended John Smith's meiry
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