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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Shentillman. Repr. the supposed pronunciation of Gentil man n. by a native speaker of Gaelic. —1653 Fugitive Poetry II xxvii 1/1.
Brave shentillmen, wee … charge you in young Donald's name
