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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Plese-,) Pleis-madam(e, n. Also: pleid-. [Appar. Plese v. and Madam(e n.]. A type of dye-stuff; the colour obtained by its use, or a stuff of this colour. — 1592 Edinb. Test. XXV. 16 b.
Sax quarteris of lit of pleis madame at xl s. the stane 1595 Ib. XXVIII. 240 b.
Scho lewis … to Marioun Kinȝeane hir gowne of pleismadame 1605 Ib. XL. 291 b.
Ane stane of pleidmadam litt price thairof xl s.
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