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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Minissar,) Mynesar, n. [e.m.E. minisher (1564).] One who diminishes or reduces (something). —1503 Dunferm. B. Rec. I. 134.
John Blak, John Nesch and Kitte Merchall, mynesaris of the pas 1512 Dundee B. Laws 507.
That na maisters sal tak ane prentese to the said craft for les termys than fif ȝers, … and the mynesar of thir fif ȝers sall pay twenty schillingis
