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: 1535
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(Pecunious,) Pecwnios, a. [e.m.E. and ME. pecunyous (Piers Plowman).] Provided with plenty of money; wealthy. —1535 Stewart 59960.
Trowand that tyme tha war pecwnios Askand that tyme quhat that tha had in pois