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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Putry, Pwtry, Poytry, n. (ME and e.m.E. putrie (Wyclif), -erie (Chaucer), puterye (Caxton), unchastity (in a woman), harlotry, prostitution, OF put(e)rie whoredom, f. pute a whore.) —c1420 Wynt. v 4403.
A comowne woman in pwtry [C. putry, W. poytry], That lyvyd in Rome than lustely
