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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pin-,) Pynorie, -ery, n. [f. Pinour n.¹ Cf. Pionery n.] Only in Perth: The duties performed by the piners (Pinour n.¹ 1), collectively. Cf. Pinourschip n. — 1546–7 Perth Guildry 240 (8 March).
With xx li. for the pynery and with xij merkis of the small wechtis 1594 (1653) in Adamson Muses Thr. ii. 32.
Burgage ferms, pynorie, port station or gate dighting [etc.] 1600 Reg. Great S. 377/2.
Devoriis portarum et portuum ac nundinarum lie pynorie 1692 Conv. Burghs IV. 568.
Accompt of … the burgh of Perth … Item, the weyhouse, pynorie and pecks, postmastership [etc.]