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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1475
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Pawmer, Palmeir, n. [Late ME. and e.m.E. palmer (15th c.), -ier, -yer, OF. paumier, palmier, L. palmārius.] A palm-tree; a palm. — c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace ix. 1923.
His handis maid rycht lik till a pawmer [v.r. palmeir] Off manlik mak with nales gret and cler
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