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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Metsor, irreg. var. of mesor Mesur(e n. 3, ? by contamination f. Met n. 2. — 1561 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 335.
And siclyk ane ressonabill metsor to be maid to be takin for the handfull takin be the belman
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