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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frank, a.2 [Var. of Franche a., after Frank n.] French. —1552 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 164.
Gif ony of the saidis guidis happynnis to be bocht be fremen of this burgh be the Frank pund greit 1557 Irvine Mun. II. 9.
The impositioun … rasit in Rowane and Diep upoun the custum of ilk Frank waring bocht thair be the merchandis … of this realme
