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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inglis, Inglys, Ynglis, n.2 = Ingill n.2 —1454 in Sc. Eccles. Soc. I. 219.
A pax-bred wyth the ymage off the Saluator weyand a trois pond a quarter off an owns and twa inglys14.. Scots Merchandise (Reg. H.) 5.
This is the reknyng of the scotis wollis the quhilk is roght be the marc and the marc is iiij s & cc & ane ynglis & in ynglis is a grete & in lefingis ane inglis
