A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Pauyot, n. (Repr. MF. pag(e)ot small page, boy attendant (Page n.1), with Sc. au for ā following a labial consonant: cf. med. L. pagettus, paigettus, pajettus id.) —a1500 Taill of Rauf Coilȝear 276.
Ane pauyot preuilie brocht him [the emperor] his palfray