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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1547
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(Pioner-,) Pyonury, n. [Pioner n. 2. Cf. e.m.E. pionary (1562), -ery. OF. pionnerie, pionerie (1332 in Godef.), work of a (military) pioneer, the tools of a pioneer.] The duties of a ‘piner’. = Pinorie n., Pinourschip n. —1547 Perth Guildry 518 (17 Aug.) (see Pioner n. 2).
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