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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pilar, Pyler, n. [ME. and e.m.E. pilere (Ancr. R.), -er (c 1250), pylar, -er (14th c.), -our, -ere, -eer (15th c.), pilar(d (1532), earlier form of pillar(e Pillar n., OF. piler, late L. pilāre, f. L. pīla pillar. Cf. Pelar n.2] A pillar. = Pillar n. — 1387 Slater Early Sc. Texts No. 11.
Fra the west gavyl … on to the grete pyler of the stepyl 1516 Edinb. Hammermen 92.
For iiij clekis & stapillis to the pilaris befor the altar — ? 15.. Dunb. To London 33.
London … Upon thy lusty brigge of pylers white
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