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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1615-1629
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(Miln-,) Mylne-roume, -rowme, n. Accommodation for grist at a mill. Also comb. —1615 Edinb. B. Rec. VI. 129.
The fermoreris of thair mylnis to gif mylne rowme to David Ritchie, baxter, to brek thrie furletis of multer of mayne flour 1629 (1554) Reg. Great S. 472/1.
Insuper voluerunt quod dicti Robertus &c. essent lie mylneroume-frie in molendino
