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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Meslyn, n. [ME. messelyng (14–15th c.), mestling (13th c.), e.m.E. (north.) messilling, ME. etc. also mastling etc., OE. (Northumb.) mæslen, (West-saxon) mæstling.] A kind of brass. attrib. —1517 14th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. iii. 82.
Ane meslyn basyn