Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish personal names).
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MANSIE. Dim. form of Magnus (Edb. 1828 D. M. Moir Mansie Wauch Prelim.; Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 10; Sh. 1897 Shetland News (15 May); I.Sc. 1975). See also Magnie. [′mɑnsi]