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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pirament, n. [e.m.E. periment (1592), perriment, peremint, perh. ‘a workman's corruption of pyramid’ Pirameit(t, later altered to pediment.] A tapering structure. = Pirameit(t n. —1628 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II. 239.
Ane bat and prik to the pirament at the chaippell dore
