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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1663-1666
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(Pole-pece,) Polpice, n. (17th c. Eng. (north.) poolpese a strap which attaches the end of the pole or shaft of the carriage (Pole n.1 b) to the horse's harness.) — 1663–6 Household Bks. Archb. Sharp MS 31.
To the coatch maker … For ane paire of new polpices 06 00 00
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