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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1682
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(Leger-,) Liedger-book, n. [e.m.E. ledger- (1553), lidger-, ligi(e)r-, le(i)ger-book.] A record-book, a register. —1682 Cochran-Patrick Coinage II. 183.
The warden and counterwarden ought to keep liedger books of the weight and fynes of all bullion brought in to bee coyned