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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Popilnes, n. (Cf. e.m.E. populousness (1601), Populo(u)s adj. and Popil(l attrib.1) — 1627 Rep. Parishes 191.
As for a schoole … thair is greit necessitie in respect far distant frome townes neir adjacent to the hielandis & greit popilnes of people
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