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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pathement, Pethment, v. Also: Pedmented ppl. a. [f. Pathementn.: cf. Pavement v.] tr. To pave. = Pathe v. —c1590 J. Stewart 242/169.
To path pethmentit all vith siluer fyn … I rycht arrywit syn 1636 Elgin Rec. II. 231.
James Gordoun measone … what he will tak to pathement the same [choir]
