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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1497-1507
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Leo, n. Var. of Lew n. (Flemish gold coin bearing a lion), ? by assimilation to L. leo a lion. — 1497 Treasurer's Accounts I. 314.
ix ridaris, thre Harj nobles and tua leois 1497 Ib. 372.
Ane ducait and ane leo, summa xxxiij s. 1503 Ib. II. 206, etc. iij ½ 1507 Ib. III. 256.
Franch crownis, j unicorn, j leo, ij salutis, j ridar, quhilk maid in the hale ij ½ unce gold
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