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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hary,) Haré grote, n. [e.m.E. Harry groat (1633). Cf. Hary nobil(l,n.] A groat coined by Henry VI. —1483 Acta Conc. II. cxvi.
The soume of fiftene pundis of auld hare grotis, … ilk grote for ij s.
