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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lorane. (A cross of) Lorraine. —1558 Cochran-Patrick Coinage I. 77.
Ane new penny of gold … to be callit the King and Quenis ducatt … to haif the imprent … vpoune the vther syd ane croce [etc.] … and ane croce of Lorane at ilk quarter