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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pil(l)schett, -sheat, n. (Sc. var. of e.m.E. pylcherd(e, -charde (16th c.), altered f. pylcher (1530), pilcher (1601), a pilchard.) — 1630 Conv. Burghs III. 325.
Anent the retributioun for the libertie granted to the Inglisch heir that the said maister Johnne craive ane libertie of the pilschett fisching in England and Yreland 1631–49 Ib. IV. 535.
To grant … liberty to fish … alsewell herrings and whitefish as pillsheats
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