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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Plate, Plaite, n.3 (Ryell of plaite, plate ryell, = Span. real de plata the eighth part of a piastre or Spanish dollar (OED.).) — 1622 Mar & Kellie MSS. Suppl. 143.
A chist full of ryells of plaite 1652 Edinb. Surgeons 241.
Ane plate ryell and ane coper shilling
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