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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Leigna, irreg. var. of Lingot n. (ingot). — 15.. Paterson Ayr & Wigt. I. cxi.
[The Laird of Kelwood purchased] fra ane pwir wyff ane peace of gold, quhilk they callit ane leigna, off ane pund wechtt or thairby, quhilk scho fund in ane barne within my lordis landis
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