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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1538
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Perne, n. ? Variant of Perle n.1 1 c. (pearls, pearl), or ? erroneous for Perré. n. —1538 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 20.
Gevin for iiij dowsoun of buttonis anamelit with perne the price thairof xlvij cronis xiij s.
