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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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Lefing, n. Appar., a small weight of gold or silver, ? in the Netherlands. — 14.. Scots Merchandise (Reg. H.) 5 (see Inglis n.2). 14.. Ib. (Reg. H.) 63.
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