A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Moder-perl. [e.m.E. (north.) (a 1510), mother of perle (1552); cf. F. mère perle (16th c. in Godef.), Ital., Span. madreperla, Du. parel-, paarlmoeder, etc.] Mother of pearl. —a 1500 Coll. St. Salvator 160.
Twa pakkis breddis ane burrell contenand ane crucifix of moder perl
