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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pulformeirs, irreg. var., or ? misreading, of Palfurner n. (? read pulfornier or palfornier). —1590 Cal. Sc. P. X 262.
The … dewties owinge this yeare by gone to the pulformeirs, laques, and others inferriour officers in his highnes house
