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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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No ma, a. and n. Also: may, mae. [Var. of Na ma: cf. midl. ME. no ma (13th–15th c.).] = Na ma, No mo. a. adj. b. n. —a. a1568 Bann. MS. 222a/18 [see Ma A 1 b (2)]. a1633 Hope Major Pract. II. 27.
The lords … wold admmitt no mae clerks in the session bot thre —b. 1375 Barb. vii. 261 [see Ma B 1 b (2)]. 1456 Hay I. 239/34.
Ane ox anerly and no ma c1475 Wall. v. 92. a1540 Freiris Berw. 379.
