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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1641-1677
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Harpsecord, n. [e.m.E. harpsicord (Cotgrave), ad. obs. F. harpechorde.] Ane pair of harpsecordis, a harpsichord. — 1641 Edinburgh Testaments LX. 5 b.
Ane pare of harpsecordis estimat to fowr pund sterling 1677 Thanes of Cawdor 338.
Ane pair of the best harpsecordis that Ingland can afford
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