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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pande manum. (L., ‘stretch out your hand’ i.e. to receive a stroke with the schoolmaster's cane or strap: cf. 19th c. Sc. dial. pandie a stroke of this on the palm.) —16.. Row Cupp of Bon-Accord 2 b.
When shee offended [at school], shee was sure of pande manum
