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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1679
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Pendula-knock, n. [Altered f. Pendulum-knock (q.v.). Also in early 18th c. Scots pendula-, pendili-knock.] = Pendulum-knock n. — 1679 Old Ross-shire I. 127.
[A] pendula knock belonging to [etc.]
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