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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhisselling, var. of wissilling vbl. n., exchanging. —(1540) Acts (1597) i 123 h. of ch.
That na thing be taken for quhisselling of gold Ib. 123.
Sindrie persones havand quhite money, will not change for gold, bot takis therefore twelue pennies or mair for quhisselling of the samin