A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Pole-pece,) Polpice, n. (17th c. Eng. (north.) poolpese a strap which attaches the end of the pole or shaft of the carriage (Pole n.1 b) to the horse's harness.) —1663–6 Household Bks. Archb. Sharp MS 31.
To the coatch maker … For ane paire of new polpices 06 00 00
