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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1552
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Pungeand, ppl. adj. [Punge v.: cf. e.m.E. punging that stings (1670) and Punȝeand ppl. adj.] Of a thorn: That pierces, piercing. — c1552 Lynd. Mon. 3897 (Ch.).
Ane crewell croun, Of pungeand [v.r. prunȝeand] thornis, scharp, and lang
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