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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Palemone, n. [? Cf. MF. pallement, var. of parlement, and med. L. pallamentum, var. of parliamentum.] ? A discussion, colloquy, debate. = Parliament n. 4. —1659 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 182.
Tuo short declamatiouns and a palemone, that by thes publict exercises the scollers may lerne boldness and a vivacitie in speaking in publict
