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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Menȝell, Meinȝeoll, n. Also: menȝeall, meynȝell. [OF. meigneaul (F. meneau): cf. Minȝell and Mungall.] A mullion. — 1531–2 M. Works Acc. (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 Ib. 165.
For twa futis dowbill menȝell ilk fut ii s. Ib. 139. 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 Ib.
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