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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1560, 1654
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Doun-, Downe-crying, vbl. n. [Doun adv. 5.] = Doun-calling. — 1560 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 315.
The compter is to be dischargit of the tynsall of lvij li. Inglis money ... befoir the doun crying of thame 1654 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 297.
The moneys that was gottine … befoir the downe crying of the ryellis
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