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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1623-1687
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Monopolie, n. Also: monoplie. [e.m.E. monopoly(e (1534), late L. monopōlium: cf. Monopol(e,n.2] A monopoly. — 1623 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 205.
That thair is not a sufficient diligence done … for withstanding of thir monopolies [sc. of tobacco and soap] 1627 Ib. 260, 1633 Ib. 385. 1673 Scottish Notes and Queries i Ser. XII. 169. 1673 Aberd. Council Lett. V. 297.
Whither … , by a monopolie or inhancing the trade of fishing, the King's revenues will be … impaired 1673 Ib. 29. 1681 Ib. VI. 344. 1687 Lauder Notices Affairs II. 823.
The gift and monoplie of ail the … sedans to hyre
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