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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1575-1591
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(Affine,) Affyne, v. Also: effyne. [F. affiner: cf. Fine v. Also in e.m.E. (1601).] tr. To refine. — 1575–6 Reg. Privy C. II. 512.
Ane quantitie of the said ure to be affynit for ane pruif 1579 Ib. III. 159.
That na … goldsmyth, meltar, or affynar, deforme, melt, affyne, allay or brek doun ony of the saidis pecis of sylvir money 1591 Mem. J. Napier (1834) 230.
The said affyning aucht to be maid in presens of the wardens and essayer 1591 Ib.
We desyre not to see thair craft of effynings
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