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220 Minnies. Stones fastened to stout cords, or small ropes^ are used to prevent pilchards from escaping, by plunging such stones (or minnies) constantly in the gap by which the fish may escape from the seine net. Miracle plays. Sacred dramas which were acted anciently in a "round" (q.V.) In Celtic Cornish they were called Guar 6 meers or Great plays, and Guard mirkl or Miracle plays. The place of acting was called plaen an guard. (GwarS. Williams). Missment. A mistake, an error. Mix-medley. A jumble, " all sorts together." Miz-maze. Confusion, perplexity. "We are all in a miz-maze." ^Moast. Almost, nearly, well nigh. "Et's moast dun," i.e., it's nearly done. Mock. The apple cheese (Q.V.) from the cider press. Polwhele. Mock or Mott. A large block of wood, such as is used for a Christmas fire. Mocket. A bib to an apron to keep the dress clean. MogUSt, or MogUZ. The ass. Callington. Mole. The fish rock goby. C. MoUish's land. A game played by girls. One stood in the middle of the street, while the others rushing across had to be caught by her.