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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1523, 1650-1651
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Pikoneir, Pickenir, n. Also: peconer. [OF. piquenaire (14th c.), MDu. pikenier (a 1476 in Verdam).] A soldier armed with a pike. = Pikman n.1 — 1523 Acts Lords of Council MS. XXXIV. 12.
That the burrowis … furnis … xvc cariage hors and iiijc peconeris c1650 Spalding II. 349.
Pikoneiris 1651 Aberd. Council Lett. III. 181.
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