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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pantrice, n. [Formed on the stem of Panetare n. or Panter n. with fem. ending as in heretrice, nutrice, etc.] A woman in charge of or employed in a pantry. —1557–85 Reg. Dunferm. 490.
Assedatioun to Margrat Carwod pantrice to the Queen