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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pelerin, Pellerin, Pilleryn, n. [OF. pelerin (1080 in Greimas): cf. also Pelegrin and Pilgrim, -grin.] A pilgrim. b. attrib., of a falcon: The peregrine (falcon). [OF.faulcon pelerin, e.m.E. fawcon pelegryne (1525).] —1456 Hay I. 96/17.
Quhethir gif pilleryns may be maid prisoneris be ony maner of weris of armes 1611-57 Mure Dido & Æneas i. 777.
We straying pelerins will ne'r assay't —b. 1494 Loutfut MS. 21 a.
The faucon is of vii lignes … the secound is callit peilerin
