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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quarter-mistriss, n. [Nonce, after Quarter-maister n. 4 b.] A female quarter-master (of a ship). —1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. (1681) i 22.
A pigeon … As quarter-mistriss, to ordain, In which the first meridian Should lodged be
