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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pleuder, -ir, Pleutter, Ploder. Irreg. Sc. varr. of Pewder n. and Pewter n. —1577 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. I. 42.
It salbe lesum to ony persoun haifand pleudir veschell nocht of sufficient mesour to brek thame 1612 Dunblane Test. III. 189.
ix pleuder plaittis and pleuder truncheris 1622 Breadalbane Doc. No. 428.
Ane bred ploder trounschour 1658 Brechin Test. VI. 163 b.
Tuo old littell pleutter plaitts
