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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Plat, p.p. [Cf. Plet v. and ppl. a. and Platted ppl. a.] Entwined, interwoven, braided. —a1578 Pitsc. I. 301/12.
His hair was lang lyke wemens and plat in ane heid lace