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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pagerie, n. Also: paig-, peag- and -orie, -rie. [Page n.1; e.m.E. pagery (1586).] The office or position of a page; service as a page. —1562–3 Treas. Acc. XI. 238.
To Lawancht, page, removing fra his pagerie 1581 Ib. MS. 98 (2) b.
Having run out thair ȝeiris of paigorie & to await vpoun his hienes as gentilmen 1586 Ib. 123.
The saidis thre peages worne out of peagerie 1600 Ib. 80 b.
Passing out of paigrie 1618 Reg. Privy C. XI. 380.
Ony boy newlie enterit in service or paigerie
