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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Minoration, n. Also: mynoratioun. [e.m.E. minoration (1607) lessening, diminution, f. as Minorat v.] Depreciation (of coinage). —14.. Acts I. 309/2.
The pund in King Dauidis dayis weyit xxv schillingis Now the pund aw to wey in siluer xxvi schillingis and iij sterling penij's and that for the mynoratioun [Skene minoration] of the peny that is in the tym now
