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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bonet,) Bonnet pece, n. [Bonet n.] A gold coin of James V, on which the king's head is represented with a bonnet. — 1596 Edinb. Test. XXIX. 207.
Tua peceis of gold callit bonnet peceis, price of the tua viij li. 1607 Ib. XLIII. 1 b.
Thrie bonnet peices of gold at vij li. the peace
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