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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pilling, vbl. n. [ME. and e.m.E. pillynge (Piers Plowman), also piling (Wyclif), f. Pill v.] Plundering, despoiling. —a1605 Montg. Son. vi. 9.
Quhat justice sauld! vhat pilling of the pure
