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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1568
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Phasiane, n. [e.m.E. phasiant (1645), var. of Fasiane n., L. phasianus. Cf. Phesand n., phasene s.v. Fasand n.] The flesh of the pheasant, prepared as food. —1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 25.
Twichand meittis, flesche is maist proper quhilk generis louable humoris & is of facile digestioun sic as pertrik phasiane [etc.]