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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Polentene, n. (Cf. ME and e.m.E. pol(l)enta pearl-barley, a kind of barley-meal, porridge made from steeped barley, OE, L. polenta peeled or pearl barley, F. polente barley porridge (Littré).) — 1588–9 Burntisland B. Ct. 18 Jan.
For the restene pairt off certane polentene or malt coft and resawit be thame
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