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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pers, Peirs, a. (ME. and e.m.E. pers (Chaucer), perse (15th c.), perske (c 1500), ‘in early writers, Blue, bluish, bluish-grey; in later writers often … a dark obscure blue or purplish black’ (OED.), OF. pers, perse (1080 in Grand Larousse), late or med. L. persus (cf. Pers n., Persan n.).) — ?1438 Alex. ii. Prol. 7.
Flouris … Purpit bloncat pale and pers 1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 106.
Mony diuers hew Sum pers [Ruddim. peirs] sum paill sum burnet and sum blew