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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quatrain, n. (F. quarteron the fourth part of one hundred in things sold by number, 26 in Paris, 32 in other French towns (Littré) (c1268 in Larousse in this sense).) — 1665–7 Lauder Jrnl. 46.
We have bein offered the quatrain, thats 26, of plumes … for 2 deniers … thats for 8 penies the 100

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