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priolle (1409-11)
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priolle (1409-11)

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  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED: ∅ MED:  prial n.  DMLBS: ∅
ls(loanword: M.E. (?))
le

For the problematic nature of this word, and possible confusion with brael, see Sandahl Sea iii 70-77.

s.

ship.kind of horizontal brail or an additional central parrel holding the belly of the sail to the mast (?): 
( 1409-11 )  ij. cranelynes febles pour steys et priolles, un veille trepgetlyne pour yerdropes [...]  Sandahl Sea iii 71

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