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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pikk-,) Pickill, v.2 (e.m.E. pickle to preserve in pickle (1570).) —1600–1 Misc. Spald. C. V. 128.
For … salmond … for ane peck of salt to pickill the same
