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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pese-,) Peis-stak, Peise-stack, n. [e.m.E. (Yorks.) pes-stacke (1546–7): cf. Pise-stak.] A stack of pease. —1562 Dumfries B. Ct. fol. 124.
Ane peis stak 1585 Reg. Privy C. IV. 38.
The saids Robert and his brethir … cuist in ane peis stak standing in the barneyaird thairof 1685 Lauder Notices Affairs II. 662.
Some rebells had sheltred a night in a peise-stack in his barne-yard
