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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Missal(e, n. [Late ME. (north.) and e.m.E. misal(l (1432), eccl. L. missale neut.: cf. Messale n.] A missal, mass-book. Also attrib. with -buke. —1454 Old Dundee II. 13.
Twa missals, ane auld and ane given be Maister Richarde of Crag 1509–10 Dickson & Edmond Ann. Sc. Printing 84.
Walter Chepman … brocht hame ane prent … for prenting of … missalis [etc.] Ib.
That nain of thaim … bring hame … ony missale bukis, mannualis, portuis or matin bukis of the said use of Salusbery
