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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1602-1603
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Pill(i)edow, n. [Pelit ppl. a. and Dow n.] A plucked dove. also, fig., a tonsured priest. — a1603 Anc. Prophecies 12.
A pilledow with a tode a1603 Ib. 33.
A proude powne in a preis lordly shal light With piotes and pilliedowes pulled in the crowne
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