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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1535-1590
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Grote-, Grot(t wecht, n. [See Grote n.1 (b), quot. 1451.] The weight of a groat (one-eighth of an ounce). — 1535 Treasurer's Accounts VI. 248.
Ane challis of silver weyand xxv unce, iij grot wecht … Ane relict … weyand xxxvj vnce iij grote wecht 1561 Ib. XI. 94.
iij unce ij grot wecht of threid 1590 Edinburgh Testaments XXI. 311 b.
Ane grott wecht amber greis
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