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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perr, n. (? erron.: cf. Parpen n., Parpar, and Perk n.) —1560–1 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 344.
To the calsay maker for perris to be ane bacts to hald the peipill fre him and his wark
