Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LENTREN, adj. or n.2 attrib.?Inv. 1720 Steuart Letter Bk. (S.H.S.) 121:
From the net proceeds of all which you are to Ship for my risque and accot. 16 Ship pd. iron, 1/3 Champaleon, 2/3 midlin Iron, one lentren Steel.
