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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pidon, n. [? f. Epidonia (see quot.), of unknown origin.] Appar., a pigmy. —c1510 Prester John 311 b.
Ane land callit Epidonia in the quhilk are pidonis that is litill men or memmerkynis lik barnes of fywe or sax ȝeir ald