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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pellet-bow, n. Also: pellett-. [Also in 19th c. Eng. Cf. Pellet n.2 4.] = Pellok-bow. —1612 Bk. Rates (Halyb.) 291.
Bowes called hand bowes the dozen xxiiii li., pellett or crosebowes the peice iii li. 1689 Moncreiffs 420.
[As a boy of eleven at St. Andrews he was provided with] ane pellet bow [bought … for 2 d. sterling]
