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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mastin, n. [e.m.E. mastyn (only in Caxton's translations f. F.), OF. mastin: cf. also Matine.] = Mastis, Mastish(e, Mastif(f. —c1590 J. Stewart II. 79/243.
Lyk ane mastin or malicious beir