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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pinnit,) Pyenit, ppl. a.2 [Cf. e.m.E. whyte pynned (streightes) (1552–3), pyndewhites (a 1600), ‘meaning unascertained, appar. f. Pin n. or Pin v.] ? — 1569 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 672/1.
Thre leache coitis of crammosie satyne, pyenit with quheit
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