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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Piloter, n. (Cf. e.m.E. piloteer a pilot or steersman (c 1645).) —1668 Aberd. Council Lett. IV. 357.
As also the piloters or those impowered to buy for others of Lyden can come down to … Dort
