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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1494
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Pareil, a. [Late ME. and e.m.E. pareille (a 1450), -elle (c 1460), -ayl(le (15th c.), F. pareil.] Equal, like (to, till). — 1494 Loutfut MS. 12 b.
And gif ȝe will knaw quhat is losenge voide vydee it is pareil till ane macle
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