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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Peperit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. peppered (1620), f. pepper v. (c 1500).] Sprinkled or seasoned with pepper. —1581 Sat. P. xliv. 200.
Thou … The peperit beif can tailȝe be the threid
