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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pauchald, n. (Cf. mod. dial. (appar. chiefly southern and south-western) pauchle, pauchal, -el, etc., small load, bundle, pack-load, parcel, quantity; ? orig. identical with Pakkald n.: see the etym. note to that word.) — 1534 Wigtown B. Ct. 293 b.
A fens maid be Mechell McCrovne officiare … on a pavchald of malt in Vylle Ȝet houis
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