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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Klinkar,) Klynkar, n. [MDu. and Flem. clinkaert, -ard, -ert, MLG. klinkert, -ard.] A Burgundian gold coin. —1493 Halyb. 36.
50 byaris guldynis, of the quhilk ther vas 10 klynkaris, 31 ducatis [etc.]
