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Pennet, Penoth, n. (? for ME. and e.m.E. herbe beneit (c 1265), herbe-bennet (c 1460), herb-bennet. Also attrib. with -seid.) — 1456 Hay II. 129/7.
Herbis with vynager as is letus purpy, penothis and syk like 1506–7 Treas. Acc. III. 370.
To the gardinar of Strivelin for half ane pund unȝeon seid, half ane pund bowcail seid, ij unce pennet seid
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