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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Peirrie, n. [ME. and e.m.E. pereye (c 1315), perre (Prompt. Parv.), pirrey (Cath. Angl.), OF. peré (13–16th c.), perey (14th c. in Godef.).] Perry, the beverage. —a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 441 (Ch.).
Tak mowlit breid peirrie and ceder sour