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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Treadie, adj. or n. (? Erron. for readie (Reddy adj. 8) cash, coin or treade (Trad(e n. 5) commerce, trade.) —1611 Reg. Privy C. IX 288.
His Majesteis coynes, especiallie of gold, ar … moir current in treadie paymentis beyond the seyis nor within his Majesteis awne kingdome
