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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Padill, n.2 Also: Puddill. (In the later dial. as padell, paidle a small leather bag or wallet, a flat leather pouch, perh. dimin. of e.m.E. pad (1579) a pannier, in later north. Eng. dial., a small pack or bag.) —a1568 Jok & Jynny 53.
Ane pepper polk maid of a padill [: cradill, sadill, laidill]
