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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pamfray, n. Also: -ie. [Late variant of Palfray n. with assimilation of -l- to the labial.] A riding-horse, a palfrey. Also attrib. —1535 Stewart 13677. Ib. 16841.
On bairdit hors with mony proude pamfray —attrib. 1687 Hector Renfrewshire Rec. I. 45.
Ane new pamfrie pilihon
