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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Musal(l, n. [Var. of mozan Missen n.: cf. late ME. musyn (1466), muson, and e.m.E. (mayne) myssyll (c 1515).] A mizzensail. —1535 Stewart 288.
Bayth tow and takill all wes red and clair With mansaill, musal [ed. musat], ankers all and air Ib. 683.
Tha salit fast that tyme befoir the wynd With fuksaill, topsaill, manesall, musall and blynd
