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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1649
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Prob, n. [? Erron. for prove Pruf(e n., or ? cf. MHG probe (1434 in Trübner) a test or assay for coins or metals, L. proba proof.] — 1649 Aberd. B. Rec. IV 102.
The counsell … appointis William Andersone goldsmyth to be tryar of all gold and siluer wark to be maid within the said brughe for the yeir to cum and being sufficient and markit with the prob, to put on the townes mark
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