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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pilȝet, n. [Altered f. Pilȝan(e n.: cf. Pilgate n. Only Sc.] A light saddle for a woman. = Pilȝan(e n. —1511 Treas. Acc. IV. 221.
For reformyng and lyning of ane pilȝet to hir Ib. 229.
To Ales Hume … blak weluus to be hir ane pilȝet
