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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mooth, a. [? Cf. Meith and mod. (south) Sc. meeth: on the spelling with oo, cf. Mooth.] ? Modest, mild, gentle. — 1699 Sir Alex. Ogilvy of Forglen in Seafield Corr. 274.
An address from the Africa council … subscribed by Lord Basil Hamilton in very mooth terms, desyring there lops recomendation to his majesty for assistance
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"Mooth adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 26 Dec 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/mooth_adj>
