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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Platis, n. (Appar. MDu. plaetse (Du. plaats), LG. plâts, plâtse, room, open space, public square, f. F. place Place n.) — 1513 Doug. viii. vi. 111.
The catal … in that sted thar pasturand thai saw Quhar now in Rome is the cheif merkat platis [: gatis]