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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pikk-,) Pi(k)cardie, Piccartie, attrib. [Picardy, the name of French province.] Of hemp: Of, or from, Picardy. Also absol. —1582 Edinb. Test. XI. 315.
Pikcardie hempt 1587 Ib. XVIII. 80.
Four pund … of piccartie hemp at iij s. the pund 1612 Bk. Rates (Halyb.) 314.
Cullane picardie roan and all vther sortis of dressed hemp
