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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Parleis, Parls, shortened form of Parlesy n., ? by erron. analysis of its plur. form: cf. also Perrillis n. — a1605 Montg. Flyt. 324 (H).
With parleis and plurasies opprest 1611-57 Mure Sonnets xii. 1.
Puir perjurd palliard plaged with the parls [: arles]
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