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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1569
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Clip-hous, n. [Clip v.1 1.] A house for the clipping of false coin. — 1567 Acts III. 30/1.
Anent fals cunȝe. [Parliament] ordanis the Prouest, and Bailleis, … to mak sufficient clip housis 1567 Ib. 45/1.
That cliphousis be maid within evyry burcht quhair neid requiris 1569 Edinb. B. Rec. III. 261 marg.
Cliphous
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