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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Potliver, n. (? Pot(t n.1 1 (here = drinking-pot) and ? Livar n. b (one who lives, in a certain manner) or ? Liver n.1 (the liver).) —1683 Haddington Corr. 195.
I hier yow desayre I should shoe my peapers to the tuttor of Craighall … bot I hier, he is potliver advocat
