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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1571-1572
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(Misel-,) Missalnes, n. [f. Misel(l a. Cf. Meselnes.] Leprosy. —1571–2 Inverness Rec. I. 212.
And hir hand in ane kettill of watter for lippyr and missalnes
