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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Paltrie, n. [e.m.E. paltry (1556), paulterie.] Trash. = Peltrie n. 1. —1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. (1591) Sig. Y. iv.
Gif a mans heart be set vpon the geare of this warld, vpon the paltrie that is in it, greedines commandeth that man