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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pellet, n.4 (? Sc. var. of 17th c. Eng. pallet (once, 1627), F. palette, a vessel used to receive the blood in blood-letting, OF. paellete, dim. of paelle, Paill n.2) — 1646 Edinb. Test. LXI. 358.
Aucht braisine & tin baissines twa pellets four stopes
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