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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pistillair, n. [Cf. Pistil(l n. 2, Epistlar a., ME. epistolar book from which the epistle is read.] ? A lectern for the epistolar. — 1510 Rentale Dunkeld. MS. 87.
Ane pistillair of bras in the figure of Moys with a pilliar on the bak risand with thre chandeleris
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