Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MENSTRAL, n. Also menstril. Sc. forms of Eng. minstrel, obs. in Eng. since 15th c. Arch.Sc. 1788 Scots Mag. 558:
Wi' ony menstral of your eild Ye'd shake a fa'.Knr. 1895 J. L. Robertson Dunbar 91:
The menstrils tootin' different airs at ance.
