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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perle, var. of Barrell n. 1. —1637 Stirling Merch. Guild 54.
The said Isobell having … wailit ane punshone of wyne in the said Johnes seller and markit the same nevirtheles the said Johne changit hir perle of wyne and sent hir ane wrange punshone