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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pirannde, Perraund, n. ( ? var. of Pirnit: ? cloth made of thread interwoven with different colours.) —1620 Edinb. Test. L. 352 b.
Fourtie sex elnis of piranndes with pirned canves … at xxj s. viij d. the elne 1623 Ib. LII. 26 b.
xv ellis stuff callit perraundis at xx s. the elne
