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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1605-1608
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Py, v.2 [Appar. f. Py n.3] To make ‘pies’ (Py n.3) or eyelets (in a doublet). — 1605 Tailor's Acc. Bk. MS 38.
Ane vnce of silk to mak the buttone hoillis sew on the pasmentis py the taillis … of this … dowblet 1608 Ib. 64.
Silk to pit on the pasmentis make the hoillis & py the taillis of this same dowblet
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