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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pirlote. ? Metathetic var. of, or ? misreading for, Prelate n. —1575 Inverness Rec. I. 244.
And nayis that the said Donald aucht to haif ony pointtis of heritage bot barron, pirlote and burges
