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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Porcapie, n. [? OF and Prov. porc-espi, f. porc pig and F. épi, OF espi spike: cf. Porcupine.] A porcupine. —1590 Burel Pilgr. i 127.
The pikit porcapie [: thrie]
