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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1566
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Pasvolan(d, -volland, -wolent, n. [e.m.E. pasuolan (1524), F. passe-volant lit. that surpasses flying (1529 in Hatz.-Darm.).] A passe-volant, a type of small cannon. — 1513 Treasurer's Accounts IV. 487.
To Alexander Routh for vii new paswolentis the price of the pece iii li. greit 1538 Ib. VI. 414.
The doubill fawcoun xic pund, pasvolland [pr. pasbolland] viiic pund 1547 Cal. Sc. P. I. 9.
Ane culvering battard, ane pasvoland [etc.] 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 41/34.
Mak reddy ȝour cannons … pasuolans [etc.] 1566 Inv. Wardrobe 172.
Ane pasvoland of brace upone ane traist 1566 Ib. 168.
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