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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Parale,) Pareill, Parol(e, n. [ME. parail (a 1330), -oyle, e.m.E. par(r)el(l, aphetic f. Apparale n.] a. Apparel, attire, dress. b. An ornamental trimming for a vestment (cf. Paraling n. c, Parur n.). —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 1520.
Than Alexander him persauit weill Be his armour his trapour and his pareill 1534 Treas. Acc. VI. 201.
Furnessing of the … fruntell, stoill and parolis
