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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1494
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Pavosme, n. (MF. pavesme a kind of shield (15th c.).) — 1494 Loutfut MS. 3 a.
And a man of gud suld bere the harnes for his heid … ane othir his pauosme ane othir his spere
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