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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1627
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Puir-trie, Puiris-trie, n. (North-eastern ‘reverse spellings’ of Pere-tre n. (pear-tree), with ui for e-e, ei: for the form puiris- cf. Pur(e adj.2 and n. B 3 and 4.) — 1627 Cranna Fraserburgh 174.
[For which he receives] four punds money, and twa puiris tries, and ane puir trie to help up with his house
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