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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mettin, ppl. a. [ME. and e.m.E. meten, OE. ᵹemeten p.p. of metan Mete v.2] Measured. = Met p.p.and ppl .a. 2. — 1531–2 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I. 104.
Quhilkis stabillis [contained] x rudis and thre quartaris of ane rud mettin werk
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"Mettin ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 27 Dec 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/mettin>
