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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Paltok, n. [ME. and e.m.E. paltok (1350–70), -to(c)ke (14th c.), last recorded as palletoque (1658 in Phillip's Dictionary), OF. paltoc, also pale-, palle-.] An iron-plated doublet of defence, a jack. —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 9121.
Sic dayntis thare was delt On irne paltokkis mony ane hidduous pelt
