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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1531
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Murray, n. [f. Murra(y.] = Morave n., Muravian n. — 1531 Bell. Boece I. 27.
And the Murrayis brocht in thair roumis; be quhom the landis war callit Murray land 1531 Ib. 123.
Ane pepil namit Murrayis, discending of Almane blude … come … to the mouth of Ryne
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