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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1537, 1596-1605
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Pellok-bow, -boll, n. Also erroneous form: plelok bow. [Pellok n.2] A type of hand-bow or cross-bow which shot pellets (Pellok n.2, Pellet n.2 2) or ball; a stone-bow. = Pellet-bow and Pellet n.2 4. Also attrib. with -string. — 1537 Treasurer's Accounts VI. 340.
Deliverit to Johne Tennand thre pellok bowis 1537 Ib.
To the kingis grace selfe ane irne of ane pellok bow 1596 Wedderb. Compt Bk. 66.
Alexander Rann is awin me … a corsbow plelok bow a swird staf 1605 Black Bk. Taymouth 343.
In the lairdis chalmer … a pellok bow … ane hand bow —attrib. 1601 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 81.
Tua pellok boll stringis
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