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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pistolor, -elar, n. [Of unknown origin: cf. Pistol(l n.2] The name of a small coin. —1550 Reg. Privy C. I. 106.
Our soverane ladyis legiis … in lik maner refusis the pistelaris dulȝeartis, alias callit the liartis Ib.
That nane of thame tak upoun hand … to refuse the pistoloris nor deliaris, alias liartis
