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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1586-1612
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Poen(e, Poinne, n. [Varr., after L. pœna, of Pain n.] — 1586 Burntisland B. Ct. 3 May.
Vnder the poene of poindinge 1592 Ib. 20 Oct.
Vnder poenis … off vnlaw 1605 Inverurie B. Ct. 1 b.
Wnder the poenis giffin 1612 Inverurie 195.
Under the poinne of ten pounds
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