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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Purpit, appar. erron. for Purpurat adj. or Purpurit ppl. adj. — ?1438 Alex. ii Prol. 7.
And flouris … Quhite and ȝallow, rede alsua, Purp[? ur]it, bloncat, pale and pers
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