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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rosen,) Rozen, Rossen, n. [ME and e.m.E. rosyn (a1350), also rosine (1367–8), roseyne (1390), rosen (1447), rossen (1516), ‘an alteration of resin n.’ (OED). Cf. Rosat(e n.1] Rosin. — 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 138/456.
With pitch, with sulphre, And rozen [MS rosett] in great store 1617 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 89.
For xx pond wecht of rossen 1667 Edinb. B. Rec. X 26.
Eatch barrell or cask of rozen, ane shilling 1673 Leith Customs 41.
800 pound rossen £1 12 s.
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