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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Philly (or -ie). Varr. of Filly n.2 (= felloe of a wheel). —1626 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II. 192.
To Johne Burne watcheman … for carying of phillies & spaikes into the warkhous
