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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1448-1449, 1550
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(Marchand-,) Merchand-gudis, -es, n. pl. [Gud(e n. 6.] Merchandise. = Marchand-waris n. pl., Marchand-guden. a. — 1448–9 Aberd. Gild Rec. in Aberd. B. Rec. (S.H.S.) cxi n. 2.
Al maner of man that ladis ony merchand gudes owte of this burgh in Flanndris 1550 Reg. Privy C. I. 85.
To sell certane merchand gudis within the burgh 1550 Ib. 96.
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