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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Plaintis,) Playntis, Plantis, n. pl. [? f. as Plaintis a. Cf. also Plainty a.] Complainants. —c1460 Regim. Princ. 193 (Marchm.).
Bot to smal men commit al causis smale Of pure playntis [F. plantis] that yameris at thi yet
