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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perkin-tre, n. [Perk v. c.] = Perk n. 3, Perk-tre n. —1595 Edinb. Test. XXVIII. 294.
Ane walkeris scheir buird … and perkin tre with the pertinentis thairto