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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1578
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(Pakket,) Pakatt, Paccatt, n. Erroneously put for Placard n. 1 (a poster or notice). — a1578 Pitsc. I. 100/22.
[Messengers, at the Earl of Douglas's] command, affixt paccattis [1728 plackets] wpoun the kirk doore a1578 Ib. margin.
Pakattis
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