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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Merciment, v. [f. Merciment,n.] tr. Of a court: ? To assess at (in) a certain monetary equivalent, to price judicially at (in). —1473 Prestwick B. Rec. 22.
And mercimentis a kow in xix s., sald be James Broun till Alis Sauer
