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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pellow, n. [e.m.E. pellow (1536), pelow (1561), pel(l)o(e, e.m.E. and late ME. pelow(e (14–15th c.), -ewe, pello, var. of Pillow n.] A pillow. = Pillow n. — 1610 Hist. Kinloss A. xi.
Towe pellowes