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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1563
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(Parellous,) Paralus, Parolous, a.2 ? Parel(l)(o)usa.1, applied, as a nickname, to a person: cf. Peril(l)ous a. 2. — 1563 Dumfries B. Ct. fol. 216 b.
Ane fens maid at the instance of Johne Newall abs. paralus vpon the guds & gers of Elizabetht Vilson 1563 Ib. 222 b.
Johne Newall parolous ganis Rolland Coltart
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