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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Minerall, a. [e.m.E. (1477), F. minéral, med. L. mineralis pertaining to mines.] Mineral, obtained by mining. — 1607 Soc. Ant. XI. 415.
Ane verie smal parte of luna minerall vnfyned … As for sol minerall wee haue enoughe in Scotland
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