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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Demayn, n. [ME. (c 1400), demeine (1288), ellipt. for pain demeine.] Bread of the finest quality. — 14.. Acts I. 333/2.
At thai bak nocht ilk kynd of bred … that is to say, wastell, … samyn bred and demayn
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