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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Patrik,) Paitrik, -rick, Petrik, Peatrick, n. [Alteration, by haplology, of Partrik n.: cf. also Patridge. Also in the mod. dial. of central and south Scotland.] A partridge. — 1494 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 67.
At thai sell the paitriks na dairer nor xii d. the cupill
1541 Reg. Cupar A. II. 13.
Petrik ilk pece viii d.
1669 Salmon Borrowstounness 84.
Peatricks
1675 Bk. Pasquils 219.
Mid paitricks and hares We'll sport

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