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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mannat, phr. (Var. of may not, May v.1 3a, appar. with vowel shortening or change of vowel.) — 1540 Lynd. Sat. 558(B).
Sistir to sing this sang we mannat [Ch. I may not] Without the help of gud fund Jonnet
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