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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blak mone(y, Blac-moné, n. Also: blackmone(y. [Blak a., after med. L. moneta nigra, AF. noire moneie.] Copper coins. 1467 Acts II. 90/2.
That in tyme tocum thare be tane in payment of the blak mone bot xij d. in the pund 1469 Ib. II. 97/1.
That thair be na deneris of Frans, mailȝis, cortis, mytis, nor nain vthir conterfetis of blac mone tane in payment in this realme, bot Oure Souerane lordis awne blac mone strikkin & prentit be his cunȝouris Ib. 97/2.
That na maner of personis bring ony strange blac mone of vther realmis in this lande 1483 Acta Aud. 122*/1.
The accioun … concernis our souuerain lord … anent the offering & payment of blac mone 1483 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 47.
Thair complaint buir … that thay war rycht havely hurt … throw the doun cumming of the blak money 1684 Glasgow B. Rec. III. 359.
The maister of wark is to receive the black money therof
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