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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Potiss-,) Potessarie, Potasrie, n. Sc. var. of Patisserie n. (pastries, collectively). Cf. Potis(s)arn. — 1596 Edinb. B. Rec. V 359.
To Mungo Ros for his potasrie [pr. potafrie] 13 li. 10 s. Item, for wyne and beir 1599 Household Bks. Jas. VI 13 Sept.
Mair in sueit meit and potessarie
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