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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mewt, v. [ME. meute (c 1325). mewte (Cath. Angl.), of echoic origin.] intr. To mew. —a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS. No. 889.
It is ill bairne borrowing a cats kitling, sho is ay mewting for it
