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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perlectioun, n. [L. perlectio, n. of action f. perlegĕre to read through, e.m.E. perlection (1660).] Reading through. —1485 Misc. Spald. C. V. 29.
Efter the presentatioun perlectioun and insinuatioun of our soueran lordis lettres [etc.]
