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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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James Ryall, n. The name given to the silver coin of James VI, also known as the Sword dollar. — 1567 Reg. Privy C. I. 556.
That thair be cunyeit ane penny of silver callit the James ryall, … of wecht ane vnce troyis wecht, … havand on the ane syde ane sword wyth ane croun vpoun the same [etc.]
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