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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1531-1539, 1633
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Menȝell, Meinȝeoll, n. Also: menȝeall, meynȝell. [OF. meigneaul (F. meneau): cf. Minȝell and Mungall.] A mullion. — 1531–2 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I. 72.
To … [the] masonis for beting of tua chymnay bakkis and upsetting of ane menȝell 1535–6 Ib. 145.
Aslaris battelling menȝellis and salyes fra the quarrellis 1535–6 Ib. 165.
For twa futis dowbill menȝell ilk fut ii s. 1535–6 Ib. 139. 1535–6 Ib. 164.
Menȝeall 1538–9 Ib. 246.
For … xxx pece soill and meynȝell ilk pece xvi d. 1633 Ib. II. 372.
Ane aught foot meinȝeoll of xviij inchis breid in the bed and xiij inchis thick 1633 Ib.
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