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Quotation dates: 1615
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Senne, n. [ME and e.m.E. sene (c1400), sene leaues (1651).] Senna, only attrib. with leaws (Lefe n.1 1). — 1615 Account Book of Dr. David Kinloch of Aberbothrie in Reliq. Antiq. Sc. 80.
And to buy ane quintin of stark sope, 4 lb. wecht of senne leaws in the packin cloth, and the rest in best money for the vse of Scotland
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