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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lanerk (measure, troy weight). The name of the burgh of Lanark. —1644 Army of the Covenant II. 328.
Bought from Sir Francis Douglas and vthers 349 bols Lanerk measur 115 li. the boll 1697 Edinb. B. Rec. MS. 14 Apr.
The Lanerk troy weight that is the weight of the ston and its fractions committed to the custody of the burgh of Lanerk and known to be the standart of the weight within this kingdome
