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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Palȝet, -ȝeat, n. [Late ME. palyet (Prompt. Parv.). Cf. Pelat n.] A straw bed; a mattress. — 1542 Treas. Acc. VIII. 142.
To the tapischare for ane palȝeat of canves to lay the effesy un 1542–3 Ib. 164.
For vij elnis canves to be ane palȝet
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