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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1474-1496
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Bag-irnis, -hirnys, n. [Bag n., Irne n.] The metal mountings of a bag. — 1474 Treasurer's Accounts I. 28.
j pare of bag hirnys to the king 1493 Halyb. 39.
Paid for vj bag irnis to hym 1496 Treasurer's Accounts I. 270.
To thre men that fand the bag irnis of gold
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