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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pelour, n.2 (ME. pelour an accuser (Piers Plowman), obs. e.m.E. peller (once, 1509), aphetic f. Appel(l)our n. But cf. Pelourn.1, of which this may be merely a further instance.) —a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 406 (Ch. & M.).
I appelle Thé in that part preue it pelour wyth thy persone
