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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1594
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(Marchand-,) Merchand-pay, n. = Marchand-gud(e n. b, Marchand-ware n. a. — 1594 Orkney & Shetl. Rec. I. 218.
Ilk greit ling boitt … sall pay yeirlie … for thair teind ane halff hundreth ling merchand wair and merchand pay 1594 Ib.
Ane hundreth keillingis merchand wair and pay
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