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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1583-1610
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(Pin-,) Pynattis, Pinalds, n. pl. [mod. F. épinette, earlier espinette, whence e.m.E. spinet.] A spinet, the musical instrument. — 1583 Ayr B. Ct. & Council Bk. 28 Aug.
To learne thame to sing and als to play vpoun the pynattis & vthir instrumentis 1600-1610 Melvill 29.
Our regent haid also the pinalds in his chalmer
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