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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pinn,) Pennit, p.p. [? Pin v. 1.] Fastened with pins. But perh. f. Pen v., here = marked, as with a pen. — 1561 Inv. Q. Mary 24.
Twa samplar peces of cammes pennit to be sewit