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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pismuill, n. [Sc. var. of Pismoren., with altered ending (appar. conformed to Mule n.5). Cf. pishmool in the later north. Ir. dial. and the mod. dial. of Ayr.] An ant. Only attrib., with hillok. —1602 Dundonald Par. Rec. i.
Hir ky had lyen on ane pismuill hillok