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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1609
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Marquisat, n. [e.m.E. marchasite (1471), marquesite, med.L. marcasita.] Marcasite, pyrites. —1609 Hilderstoun Silver Mines 186 b.
For carying of xiiij loadis of marquisat fra the watter of Dovane to Culrose 1609 Ib. 187 b.
For sax dayis wark in wonning of marquisat in Caldermoore 1609 Ib. 194.
Ane great hammer to brek the same marquisat with
