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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1634-1642
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Gines, Ginnes, varr. of Gene(s, n. —1634 Edinburgh Testaments LVI. 332.
Fowr pund wecht ginnes breid [= braid] at fowr shillingis the pund wecht 1642 Ib. LX. 121 b.
Certane gines taffettie
