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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pintill-,) Pintles, a. [Pintil(l n. and -les.] Sexually impotent; ‘pithless’. — 1660 Dumfries Kirk S. 6 Dec.
John Rae called the said Thomas Forsyth ane pintles fellow

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