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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1634-1667
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Pillishoe, Pelisché, n. [Reduced var. of pillescheve s.v. Pillé n., with loss of -v.] — 1634–5 Aberd. Shore Wk. Acc. 202.
For the pelische to the crane ane new bushe and macking the bent new 1666–7 Ib. 544.
For mending the pillishoe of the crane and 2 fadome towes therto
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