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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599, 1652
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Punct, Punt, n.Var. of Point n.3 (pint), after Punct n.1 and n.2 considered as varr. of Point n.1 and n.2 — 15.. Aberd. B. Rec. (Jam.).
To sall ony ail darrer nor tua d. the punct 1558 Inverness Rec. I 19.
For he wald put all the towne in his sleyf for ane punt ayll in ane penne purse 1652 Edinburgh Testaments LXVIa 4b.
Four punt stoops ane quart stop
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