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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1588-1589
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Polentene, n. (Cf. ME and e.m.E. pol(l)enta pearl-barley, a kind of barley-meal, porridge made from steeped barley, OE, L. polenta peeled or pearl barley, F. polente barley porridge (Littré).) —1588–9 Burntisland B. Ct. 18 Jan.
For the restene pairt off certane polentene or malt coft and resawit be thame