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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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Galnes, -nys, n. [Welsh galanas, (fine for) murder.] A fine for homicide. (Cf. Cro.) — 14.. Acts I. 276/2.
Le cro et le galnys et le enach vnius cuiusque hominis sunt pares 14.. Ib. 300/3.
The cro and the gallnes and the enauch of euerilkman ar lik
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