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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Nombrit,) Nwmbrit, Nowmberit, ppl. a. [Nombre v.; e.m.E. number'd (1611), numbred (1628).] Counted out in ready money. = Noumerit ppl. a. 1. — 1567 Glasgow Prot. III. 99.
The sowme of ane hundreth merkis to be payit in nowmberit money 1591 Ib. X. Pref. 51.
The sowme of fyve hundrith merkis money, nwmbrit and tauld gold and silvir
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