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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Palȝardy, -ȝerdie, n. [f. as Palȝardrien. Only Sc.] a. = Palȝardrie n. b. Whoremongering, lechery. —a1568 Doug. in Bann. MS. 293 b/178 (see Palȝardrie n.).
Palȝerdie —a1568 Scott xxxiv. 82.
Thocht ȝung perwersit natouris To palȝardy applawddis [etc.]
