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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pan, v.2 [In late north. e.m.E. and mod. north. Eng. (Yorksh.) dial., to agree, correspond (1674), to fit together (1883), (tr.) to unite or fit (boards) together (1884).] intr. To agree, correspond, tally. —1572 Sat. P. xxxiv 30.
For say and promeis quhat thay can, Thair wordes and deidis will neuer pan
