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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1607-1612
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Pomdecoyn, n. (F. pomme de coing (15th c. in Wartburg) a quince. Cf. 17th c. Eng. pome-quince (1601).) — 1607 Misc. Maitl. C. I 170.
To the furnesching of the desertis, … twa pund of pomdecoynes at iiij s. the vnce 1612 Bk. Rates (Halyb.) 312.
Wett confectionis: Pomdecoynes the pund l s.
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