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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PIRLING, n. ? A dim. form of Pirr, n.³, 2., a year-old coalfish.Ags. 1845 Stat. Acc.² XI. 256:
Miller-thumb, golden-fish, banstickle, pirling.