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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1824
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†MITLE, v. To whittle or shred away, as if with the teeth of a small animal (Dmf. 1825 Jam.). Also fig.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 348:
When siller is chynged it is said to be soon mote or mitle away.
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