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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1531
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(Mannac-,) Manis-, Mynassant, ppl. a. [F. menaçant.] Menacing. —1531 Bell. Boece I. 150/19.
Alwayis … he apperit mare feirfull and mynassant [v.r. manisant] than astonist
