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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perroun, n. (ME. and e.m.E. peroun (c 1380), per(r)on, F. perron (11th c. in Littré), a large block of stone, used as the base of a monument, a platform, a platform serving as entrance to a mansion, etc.) —?1438 Alex. ii. 6755.
Syne raid thay fast towart the toun And lychted vnder ane perroun [F. qui siéent au perron]
