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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PEELY-GRASS, n. Also piligrass. Barley with the husks removed (Uls. 1880 Patterson Gl.).Sc. 1761 Session Papers, Petition G. Buchanan (29 Jan.) 15:
Several Traders in Glasgow manufacture a great deal of Bear into shill'd Barley or Piligrass for Broth.