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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Paremeon, n. (? Altered or erron. form of e.m.E. (1586) and L. paræmia by-word, adage.) —a1585 Polwart Flyt. 747 (T).
Thy pikkillit puir paremeonis but skill Pykit from Irisch Italianis ar to blame
