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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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Per, prep.2 [OF. per, par: see Par- pref. and Per pref.2 ME. has par ma fey, fay (c 1300–) .] By. Per my fay, by my faith. = Parfay interj. —?1438 Alex. i. 1496.
