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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1590
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(Pilgrin,) Pilgren, Pylgryne, n. [Cf. Pilgrim n. and Pelegrin n.] A pilgrim. = Pilgrim n. b. — c1420 Wynt. vi. 1896.
As pylgryne to the curt [of Rome] he come 1590 Burel Pilgr. i. xiii.
Bot I who wes ane pure pilgren [: clene] And half an stronimeir [etc.]
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