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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Potingar, n.2 [Appar. repr. MF potagier (14–15th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), also ME and e.m.E. potagere (Piers Plowman B), potagare (Cath. Angl.), confused with Potingar,n.1] A maker of pottage, a vegetable cook (in France). —1558-66 Knox I 263.
Whitther it was by ane Italiane posset, or by French fegges, or by the potage of thare potingar, (he was a French man,) thare departed fra this lyef the Erle of Cassilles
