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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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(Poure,) Powr, v.2 [Cf. Pur(e v.] tr. To impoverish, make destitute. = Pur(e v. 2 c. — a1500 King Hart 509.
So wourde he pure and powrit to the pane [: than, wan, man] a1500 Prestis of Peblis 244.
Quhill drynk & dys haf powrit him to the pyn [: wyn]
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