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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Puldron, n. [e.m.E. pouldron, poldron, pollderon (1544), polrond (1465), ME palrun (1395–6); etc.] A piece of armour covering the shoulder. —1627 Kellie Pallas Armata (1627) 3a.
I haue seene some [pike-men] weare puldrons or arme pypes