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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pul(l)an(e, Pouillane, n. [ME poleyn (1299–1300), polayn, OF po(u)lain (14th c.).] A piece of armour protecting the knee. Also comb. —a1500 Rauf C. 468.
And his pulanis full prest of that ilk peir c1475 Wall. viii 1203.
His leg harnes he clappyt on so clene, Pullane greis he braissit on full fast 1494 Loutfut MS fol. 46a.
Cuisses and pouillanis armyt with ledder
