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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cros-dollar (-dollour, -dallor), n. [Cf. crose- and Croce-dollar.] A Spanish dollar having a cross on one side. 1647 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 75.
Tua cross dollouris receavit … from Mr John Forbes, persone of Kincardin 1650 Elgin Rec. II. 272.
Generall Major Massie left tua cros dollars to the poor c 1653 Irvine Mun. II. 253.
Five cros dallors to pay for mele to be brisket to the souldiors 1677 Cunningham Diary 13.
Half a crosse dollar of drink money
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