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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mete, Meat, v.4 Also Meting vbl. n. [Late ME. mete (15th c.), e.m.E. meat, f. Mete n.1] a. intr. To receive one's meals. b. tr. To feed, supply with provender. —1573 Haddington B. Rec. (Robb) 24 Dec.
Gif the person lyis not in the hous quhair he metis to pay ij sh. for his meltetht a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS. No. 1690.
He should meat & dress his hors lik a freind & ryd him lyk ane enemy
