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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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(Min-,) Myner(e, n. (OF. miniere, -ere a mine, med. L. minera (1) a mine, (2) ore.) —1533 Boece ii. x. 75 b.
The ground to myneris and metallis was mare gevin than to bere corne 1533 Ib. vi. vii. 199.
To lauboure at myneris and metellis or wyn stanys in querell 1533 Ib. xi. viii. 420.
