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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coynȝie-, Coyneȝie-hous, variants of Coinȝie-, Cunȝehous. —1631 Conv. Burghs III. 330.
That the whole bulȝeoun be ressauit [be] the maister of the coynȝiehous frome the merchandis 1641 Acts (1817) V. 396/1.
The maister of the coynȝiehous 1641 Compt of Coynehous MS. 3.
George Foulis, generall of his Majesties coyneȝiehous
