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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Plateful,) Plait-, Plet-, Pleatful(l, n. [Plate n.1] A plateful. —a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS. No. 1624.
Ye ar stout throw kynd, your goodschir drew a sword to a plaitful of pottag 1623 Dalyell Darker Superst. 126.
[To cure James Smithe's horse, one demanded] ane pletfull of corne with a knyf 1664 Old Ross-shire II. 79.
Jonet Ros … did recept … ane elne linning and ane pleatfull of meall
