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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Putane, Pewtene, n. [ME puteyn a whore or strumpet (once, Wyclif), OF putain.] A whore. —1560 Rolland Seven S. Prol. 78.
Thairwith nane was offendit Except it war ane prydfull pure putane 1603 Philotus 657.
Fals pewtene … Hes scho me handlit in this sort
