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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pucell(e, n. [e.m.E. and late ME (c 1430) and F. pucelle.] A young girl, a maid, damsel. Also attrib. (Only in J. Stewart.) —c1590 J. Stewart 11/17.
Stout pucelle Pallas, pouss me to desyn His grawe attempts Ib. 31/62.
Quhilk quhan the craintiwe pucelle haid espyit Ib. 54/60. —Ib. 222 §90.
Nymble suyftnes of thy pucell vings
