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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pill-, Pyllie, n.2 [? Var. of Pillow n., with altered ending.] a. A pillow. b. A pillion, cf. maill-pilȝeane, s.v. Male n.3 b. — 1648 Edinb. Test. LXIV. 81.
Four bed pyllies
1666 Ib. LXXII. 150.
Ane … mell pillie

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