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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Monet(e, n. Also: (monetee). [Cf. L. monēta and Moneth n.2] = Money n., Moneth n.2 —1402 Slater Early Sc. Texts No. 54.
Wyth five marc of annuale of usuale monete of Scotland 1490 Liber Aberbr. II. 265.
Of the vsual monet of Scotlande 1497 Reg. Cupar A. 309.
The said Thomas for hys hail ȝeirlye fe sal haf … in monetee be twa ewynly portionys in the ȝeir … sax markis 1507 Reg. Dunferm. 361.
Monet 1576 Waus Corr. 125.
As I haif send in monet with him
