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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pat(t)ful, n. [Sc. var. of ME. and e.m.E. pot(t)ful(l (Piers Plowman).] A potful. —a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1768.
A patful of plum peis potage
