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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1501, 1562-1628
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Pere-, Peir-tre, -trie, n. [ME. pertre (Cursor M.), e.m.E. peeretree, pear-tree; Pere n.2] A pear-tree. — 1501 Treasurer's Accounts II. 83.
For xvj pere treis send to Strivelin to set xl s. 1562 Glasgow Protocols Abstracts III. 21.
Pirum inferius [commonly called] the neddirmest peir tre 1589 Ib. X. 115.
And foure fruit peir treis thairupone 1628 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) II. 235.
ii draucht of ane peace of ane peir trie
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