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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1601-1602, 1665
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Brig-penny, n. [Brig n.] A tax or toll levied for the upkeep of a bridge. — 1601–2 Irvine Mun. II. 241.
Fra Gilbert Watt for his bygaine brig pennie, xx merk 1665 Ib. 168.
The brig penny custome eftir publict ropeing is sett to … James Johnstoun
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