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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1563
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(Pley-,) Pleye-, Playeland, n. [? Pley n, in attrib. use = Pleyabill a., and Land n.1] Land which is the subject of litigation. —1562–3 Rec. Earld. Orkney 115.
In Skowsattyr playeland … And gyf ony of the forsaid pleyable landis beis owptenit be law [etc.] 1562–3 Ib.
Pleyeland
