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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Valans, n. pl. (?) —1495 Halyb. 41.
Bocht in Bery … peper … gyngar … 50 li. ryis … 12 li. sucur valans, cost 6 g. li. 24 li. scroschatis 5 g. li. 2 li. saffron … 1 li. sucur candy, cost 12 g.