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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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(Misel-,) Mysel-, Mysal-man, n. [Cf. Leper man, Lipperman.] A leper. — 14.. Burgh Laws c. 69 (B).
To herbery mysal men 14.. Ib.
Mysal man sal nocht entre in the toun 1436–7 Ayr B. Ct. 3 Jan.
Thir women vnderwrittyn that ar myselmanis wifis
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