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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1531-1532
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Mettin, ppl. a. [ME. and e.m.E. meten, OE. ᵹemeten p.p. of metan Mete v.2] Measured. = Met p.p. and ppl. a. 2. —1531–2 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I. 104.
Quhilkis stabillis [contained] x rudis and thre quartaris of ane rud mettin werk
