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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶PINIT, n. Appar. a mistake for spinet.Sc. 1702 Household Bk. Lady G. Baillie (S.H.S.) 13:
For mending the pinits at Mellersteans . . . £1. 10.