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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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(Penworth,) Penvorcht, n. [Shortened f. Penny-worth: cf. 17th c. Eng. pen'worth (1664) and Pennorth.] = Penny-worth n. 4. — 1535 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 152.
Nor uther dais to vait penvorchtis nocht lattand thaim cum vith the seller to the gud toun forstawand our burgess
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