A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1613
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Orquie, Orque, n. [f. Du. oortken, dim. of oort (see Ort n.): cf. e.m.E. orkyn (1542), orkey (1660), later south Sc. (Galwegian) orkie (1707, 1723).] A Dutch or Flemish coin of small denomination, worth two doits. — 1613 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs II. 382.
The impost … of all guids importit to Scotland … in Fleams monye … ane barrell unȝeons or appels ane orquie 1613 Ib. 394.
Toll payit of ail merchandice … frome Scotland to … Campheir … ilk daiker of hairt hyides ii gritt ane orque
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