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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pumpet, Poum-, Powmpet, n. Nasalised varr. of Pulpit n. (pulpet). —1560 Edinb. Old. Acc. I 306.
For lyme and workmanschip of ane new powmpet and ane lectroun Ib. 312.
The new poumpet to the kirk 1647 Dumfries Treas. Acc. MS 11.
For mending of the pumpet and stoules and windows and furmes in the pledghous
