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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rak-penny. ? Erron. var. of Rek(e)-penny n. —1569 Reg. Privy C. I 672.
George Monro baillie of Ardmanoch … hes send his officiaris to tak up uncustomes sic as … ane rak d. from every cottar
