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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1621
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Zennie, n. (? Var. of Sinny n., senna.) —1621 J. Bell Acc. Bk. in Glasg. Her. (1864) 25 June.
12 lb. almunts … 3 lb. zennie, at 8 sh. the lb. … 2 lb. nutmuges, at 6 sh. the lb.