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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kob, n. (? the 17–18th c. Eng. cob (1672), applied, orig. in Ireland, to the Spanish dollar or ‘piece of eight’.) —1696 Foulis Acc. Bk. 188.
For my dear wifes dead chist … 10 rex dollers, 6 kobs, a croun peice
