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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1599
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Tinklar, n. [? Tinkil v. or ? f. or f. as Tynklar n.] A base coin of some sort. —1599 Reg. Privy C. VI 849.]
[Importing false coins called tinklers 1599 Stirling Kirk S. in Misc. Maitl. C. I. 133.
Ane great part of the almus gevin to the pure is fals cunȝie, callit tinklaris
