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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1671
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Winsit, ppl. adj. [? Erron. for winoit (Windo(w v.) or windit (Wind v.).] Winnowed. —1671 Rothesay B. Rec. 198.
He became debtour to him … for a quarter of winsit hemp, tuentie s. or [sic] hemp itself and auchtein schillings for a pund and a half of anetseid
