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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Palfray-,) Palfra-, Palefrayman, n. [ME. palfreyman (1297).] A man in charge of palfreys or of horses generally; a groom. —1359 Reg. Dunferm. 267.
Johannem palframan 1362 Exch. R. II. 117.
Douenaldo Palefrayman