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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1639-1687
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Doun-tauld, -told, p.p. [Doun adv. 6.] Paid down. — 1639 Aberd. B. Rec. III. 168.
Thay had receaved in reallie doun tauld moneyes frome Andro Burnet … the soume of ten thowsand merkis 1687 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII. 121.
He … did make offer of reall dountold money of the soume of aucht scor of merks
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