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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inȝon(e, Inȝoin, Inyon, varr. of Ingȝoun(e n. (onion). — 1612 Brechin Test. II. 209.
For inȝone seid xxx s. 1624 Ib. IV. 153.
Four barrallis Flanders inȝoins 1635–6 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 482.
To certane puir men for inyons was takin fra them for fear of the plage xxx li. ix s.