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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1614-1626
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Centrell, Centra(i)ll, n. [Alteration of Cent(i)ner. See also Sentrell.] A centner. 1616 Dundee Shipping L. 278.
Half centrell pewtter, 4 centrell lead [etc.] 1614 Melrose P. 151.
Foure centrellis of poulder … at lxxx lib. the centrell 1619 Edinburgh Testaments L. 250 b.
Ane centrall of poulder, price thairof fourscoir pundis 1626 Brechin Testaments IV. 235 b.
Ane centraill gwn pouder … Tua centraill leid
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