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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Petrinel,) Pittronell, n. [e.m.E. petronel (a 1577), petranell (1598), F. petrinal (Paré, 16th c., in OED.), dial. form of poitrinal Putrinell n.] A petronel, a kind of large pistol. = Putrinell n. — 1601 Reg. Privy C. VI. 299.
[Armed with muskets hagbuts petrinels and pistols] 1626 Edinb. Test. LIII. 225.
Ane pittronell set with mother of pearle
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