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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pilot,) Pilat, v. [f. Pilot,n., or F. piloter (1530 in Palsgrave). Cf. 17th c. Eng. pilot (1649).] tr. To steer, pilot or guide. —1581 Acts III. 224/2.
That nane of [them] conduct fraucht nor pilat onie stranger to the saidis ilis
