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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1606-1647
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Minstrelling, vbl. n. [Minstral(l n. Cf. Menstrelling vbl. n.] Minstrelsy, musical entertainment. — 1606 Dundonald Par. Rec. 122.
That thair be na minstrelling danse or gemming thairat 1647 Stitchill Baron Ct. xxxv.
Profane minstrellings in time of dinner or supper tends to great debauchery
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