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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mittatarse, n. (Mod. L. and e.m.E. (1676) metatarsus.) —1664 Rec. Old Tolbooth in Bk. Old Edinb. C. V. 115.
I fund … vpon the ryt lege and foote a swelling … lying vpon the tarsse and mitta tarse
