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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pilmwre, n. [? Pild, p. p. of Pill v. or Pile v. b (= Pele v.1 3 c) and Mure n.] ? A moor without, or stripped of, vegetation. —c 1563 Reg. Panmure I. cxlvi.
Appeirandly al that east part hes beine ane pilmwre
