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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1530, 1597-1619
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Esterling, Eisterling, n. Also: easterline, -lyne. [e.m.E. esterlinge (1534), easterling, Du. oosterling.] a. A native of an eastern Hanseatic or Baltic town. b. attrib. Coming from, or connected with, the Baltic or Hanseatic towns. 1530 Acts Lords of Council MS. XLI. 158.
James Eggart, merchand in the stilyart of London, esterling — 1530 Ib. 149.
Anent the esterling schip with Inglis gudis quhilk was on his land as wrak 1597 Bk. Rates 6 b.
Hydis callit eisterling salt hydis … The buffill hyde [etc.] 1619 Melrose P. 347.
Anent the easterlyne trade, we fand so mony difficulteis thairin
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