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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Paill-axe, n. ? Altered (cf. Pale n.1 1) or erron. or misread form of Pol(l)-ax n. (pole-ax). — 1685 Cramond Cullen Ann. 60.
That all heritors … provide themselves with … paill axes and swords
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