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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pettis-, Peittis-stane, n. = Pete-stane n. —1553 Crail B. Ct. MS. 31 July (see Pete-stane). 1639 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II. 404.
For iii^xxxii peittis stanes at 3 s. the peice