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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Paill,) Paelle, n.2 [ME. (1392–3) and e.m.E. payle a pail, payelle a shallow pan (Caxton), AF. paille ? flat dish, OF. paelle, payelle, paille, pan, bath, liquid measure.] A pan or metal dish. — 1494 Loutfut MS. 24 b.
Be the sownd of paelles tymbres & othir thingis that makis gret noyes
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