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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1560
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Pak, n.3 (Appar. repr. e.m.E. and late ME. pact(e an agreement, compact (1429), OF. pact (14th c.), later pacte (also pat, pac, pag), L. pactum, with usual Sc. -k for -ct: cf. also Compak v.) — 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 6371.
Bot quha wald mak ane happy pak Se falset thairin be not found
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