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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Plesand(i)s, Pleasands. Var. (16th c.) of Plesance n.¹ 1 and 7 with intrusive -d-, erron. supposed to be pl. and so written. — a1400 Leg. S. (c 1500) vii. 497.
Thare-fore suld God mare plesandis hafe In til his blud than al the lafe a1538 Abell 15 a.
To haif plesandis in bukis a1500 Henr. Fab. 1583 (Bann.).
As fals plesandis myngit with cair repleit — 1564–5 Prot. Bk. Nicol Thounis (S.R.S.) 47.
In the Plesands of Edinburgh a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI (1825) 94.
The gunnis war transportit to a fauxburg of the toun [Edinburgh] callit Pleasands