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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Plotton, n. (Mod. Eng. plattoon (1704), platoon (1706), F. peloton (15th c. in Hatz.-Darm.) little ball, platoon, dim. of pelote Pellet n.2). —1637 Monro Exped., Abridgem. Exerc. 184 (OED.).
Eight corporall-ships of musketiers, being thirty-two rots divided in foure plottons, every plotton being eight in front, led off by a captaine
