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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pur, Puyr, n. (Irreg. or erron. for Puré n., perh. by scribal or editorial misreading of pure written pur'. On the other hand, if this form is genuine, the 1503 example of Puré may belong here.) — 1512 Treas. Acc. IV 215.
For lyning of the said tanne weluus goune within with puyr Ib. 216.
For ane lyning of pur to the same goune within Ib. 217.
Ekit in the lyning of the said goune ane quartar mantill pur … xx s.