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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pereir, -erre, v. (Nonce f. L. pererrāre to wander through. Cf. e.m.E. pererration n. a wandering or travelling about (1608–11), also pererrate to wander up and down (1623).) —1604-31 Craig in Bisset I. 23/22.
Quhen I pereir [v.r. pererre] the south north east and wast [etc.]
