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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pat(t, n.2 [Sc. var. of Pot(t n.2] a. As a place name element. b. A coalpit. —1666 Reg. Panmure II. 369.
Maltpat burn —1683 Fawside Coal Compt 104.
For candell to the mester in patt 1693 Sheriffhall Coal Accompt 9 Sept.
For a kie to the lock of the pat
