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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pers, n. (pl. and ? sing.). [ME. plur. Persis (Wyclif), Perses, -is (Trevisa), e.m.E. plur. Perses (1568 Bible), OF. Perses, L. Persæ.] Persians; also ? sing. a Persian. —pl. c1420 Wynt. iv. 1085 (E.2).
Of Pers slane doun 1533 Boece iii. v. 96.
Be gift of the … goddis … quhilkis … grantit … impire as to Asseryis Pers Medis Grekis and [etc.] —c1552 Lynd. Mon. 3783.
? sing The ram with hornis two Comparit tyll Pers and Mede
