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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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Monay, n. [OF. manaie, -aye.] Custody, possession; in ȝour monay, in your hands. —?1438 Alex. ii. 6423.
Ȝe haue presoners in ȝour monay [: say; F. baillie, v.r. manauncie]