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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1524
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Tracent, n. [F. treizain, f. treize.] A name for a French silver coin, heavier than a douzain and taken to be worth 13 deniers. — 1524 Acts XII 40/2.
Forsamekle as sowsis tracentis & karolusis Franche monye beand layit with coper has passage in this ralme and [etc.]
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