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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perance, -ans, n. Also: perr-. [Aphetic f. Apperance n. (Cf. Pere v.2)] Appearance, in sight, in prospect, or in or before a court. —(1) c1475 Wall. v. 1004.
Off mwne nor stern gret perans [v.r. apperance] was thar nayne Ib. vi. 702.
Off thaim about perance thai couth nocht se —(2) a1400 Leg. S. xxx. 134.
For thu … in this ton has rentis fare & til haf mare has perans of are c1475 Wall. viii. 720.
Bot perance saw he nayn Battaill till haiff —(3) 1456 Peebles B. Rec. I. 114.
John Wilson dempstar wardit Wil Geddes … for faut of perans Ib. 115.
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