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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pisle, n. [e.m.E. pysell (1523), pissell, also peisill (1544), the penis of an animal. Cf. Flem. pēzel, LG. pesel.] The penis or pizzle. —How stands your pisle now ? Ferg. Prov. MS. No. 604.
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