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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Excheing(e, n. [e.m.E. exchange, assimilated to Sc. cheinge Cheng(e n.] Exchange. —c 1614 Rep. Hist. MSS. I. 138.
Ane westcoitt of cramesen tafetie boucht at the Hors schue in the Auld Excheinge 1638–9 Misc. Spald. C. V. 152.
Payet … on a bill of excheing drawin on the town
