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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Penny-,) Pennie-wecht, Penyweicht, n. [ME. peny weiȝt (Trevisa), e.m.E. penny-weight.] A pennyweight (orig. = of a Towerpound, the weight of a silver penny, OED.) —1456 Hay II. 122/17.
And syne sall thou tak of reubarbe the mountaunce of four penyweicht to purge the fleume of thy stomak a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 339.
Better is a pennie wecht nor a pennie worth of cheise to eate
