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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1590
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Pinglit, ppl. a. [Pingill v. 2 a.] That is urged forward, as in a race. — c1590 J. Stewart 220 § 80.
As pinglit horse most suyftlie dois contend Vith lous doune heed … seing the mark befoir
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"Pinglit ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 13 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/pinglit>
