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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Argent, n. [e.m.E. (c 1500), F. argent, L. argentum.] Silver coin; money. Argent content, ready money. —1531 Bell. Boece II. 318.
The tane half [of the ransom] to be payit with argent content 1584 Waus Corr. I. 288.
Four chalder beer extenden in argent to ane hundrith pond
