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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Plane, Playn, attrib. [Appar. var. of plaven Pleven n.] Of armour: Of proven quality, of proof. —1375 Barb. xi. 107(C).
Thre thousand Wyth helit hors in-till playn male [E. in plate and mailȝe] Till mak the front of the battale 1535 Stewart 21288.
Ane greit power in plane plait [pr. planeplait] of steill Gaif thame battell richt pertlie on ane plane
