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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1375, 1505
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Florentyn, -tin, n. [e.m.E. Florentine (1591).] a. A native of Florence. b. ? A florin. —1375 Barb. xiv. 516.
Schir Pascalle, a Florentyn, That wes ane knycht of Lumbardy 1505 Treasurer's Accounts III. 55.
Florentinis, giffin to David Malvile for jc Franch crounis of wecht
