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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1659
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Ray, n.4 (Cf. the second element of Milnrey n., a Portuguese gold coin equal to 1000 reis, f. Portuguese reis n. pl. (sing. real), whence also e.m.E. reys pl. (1555), 18th c. Eng. ree sing. (1706).) —c1659 Irvine Mun. II 262.
12 rayes att 56, 2 kedeais at 20, 4 rex dolors
