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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1530, 1596
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(Pasturall,) Pastoral(l, a. [f. Pastur(e n.1 Cf. Pasturall n.] a. Of animals: Using pasture, grazing. b. Of land: Affording pasture. — 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 272.
Fowle and fysche and bestis pastorall 1596 Dalr. I. 7/4.
Plesande medowis, verie pastoral and garssie lesoueis
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