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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pultere, n. (ME pulter (a1400), e.m.E. poulter (1548) a poulterer, a household officer who attended to the provision of poultry, OF pouletier (c1230 in Godef.), f. poulet, Pullet n., Pout n.: cf. med. L. (Brit.) pultarius etc. (1308), poletarius (c1290).) —c1370 Reg. Dunferm. 269.]
Domino Johanne Pultere rectore de Cultyr
