A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pellane, attrib. [Cf. MF. paillon small paillasse or mattress (1534 in Wartburg). (Appar. not related to Pilȝan(e n.)] ? Consisting of a sack filled with straw. —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 12192.
And syne thai lap baith on vnlikly as On quhilk ane pellane sadill girdit was Stuffit with strea
