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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Minstrelly, -ie, Mynstrallie, n. [Cf. Menstral(l)y (and Minstralsy).] Minstrelsy, musical entertainment. —15.. Clar. ii. 1857.
Great was the banquit … With sweit love songs and cumlie minstrelly Ib. iv. 2800.
They sowppit with triumph and mynstrallie 1624 Perth Kirk S. MS. 8 Dec.
Prophaning of the Lordis day … with danssing and minstrellie
