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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1602
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Monaster, -ester, -ar, n. [e.m.E. monaster (Caxton), OF. monastere: cf. Monasteri(e n.] A monastery. — 1558 Waus Corr. 10.
Bot gyff he dimitte the monaster 1596 Dalr. I. 64/3. 1596 Ib. 107/4.
Althocht Cuper be na compare to Arbroth, ȝit in monesteris of meane or midway rentis it may haue the first place 1596 Ib. II. 310/23.
Monestar 1602 Colville Paraenese Ep. 45.
Such magnifique monasters
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