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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pillarde, n. (a). [F. pillard (14th c., pillart) f. piller Pillé v., e.m.E. pillyarde (Caxton).] A robber or plunderer. Also predic. as adj. —1456 Hay I. 233/15.
[They] suld be erar callit cruell and pillarde na worthy men of armes Ib. 243/8.
Pillardis that never wald have pes na concorde in this warlde amang Cristynfolk
