A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1536-1537
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Pernell, n. [? cf. Peronall n.] (?) —1536–7 Ayr B. Acc. 19.
Gevin for setting of twa pernellis and wyndling of the rys to the bulwark 1537 Ib. 76.
[Bringing three] pernellis [from Prestwick]