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pecok (1372)
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pecok (1372)

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pacok  
  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  peacock n. and a.  MED:  po-cok n.  DMLBS: ∅
ls(loanword: M.E. )
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1orn.culin.peacock flesh (prepared as a dish): 
( 1427-28; MS: s.xv )  cranettes, pecok enarmez (=garnished), heronsew [...]  Feast Menus 247a
( 1427-28; MS: s.xv )  Pecok ové la coue roiall  Feast Menus 247c
2orn.peacock feather: 
( 1372 )  nous vous prions trescherement de cuer que [...] vous nous veulliez ordener quarante bons sectes (=arrows) ferrez de bon asser et bien et nettement plumez de pacok  GAUNT1 i 47

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poun1 
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