Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PERNISIPERS, n. Also pernicipers (Sh. 1878 E.D.D.), pernishapas. A pair of tongs (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.).
[A taboo word, appar. for a pair Nisapers, q.v.]
