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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pistolitir, n. (e.m.E. pistoleter (1579), -ier, -ater soldier armed with a pistol.) —1570 Warrender P. (S.H.S.) I. 84.
To send ane hundreth or twa pistolitirs reisteris or Frenchemen armit on that sort
