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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1610
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Pechtis, a. or possess. n. = Pichtis. — 1610 Edinburgh Testaments XLVI. 166 b.
Tuentie four Pechtis penneyis of siluir of seuerall cunȝie at v s. the peice 1610 Ib. 174 b.
Tuell peiceis of siluir of Pechtis cunȝie of sindrie fassiounes
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