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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1570
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Pingill, Pingle, n. [e.m.E. pyngle keen contest or struggle (once, 1543), f. Pingill v. Also in the later dial. in this sense, also = a struggle with difficulties.] Contention; open disagreement. — 1570 Bann. Memor. 48.
Thaireftir we sall neuer haue pingill [Trans. pingle] in this caus
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