pilm

_ -- What is the derivation of _pilm_ = dust, so frequently heard in Devon, and its derivatives, _pilmy_, dusty: it _pilmeth_?

Notes and Queries, Number 188, June 4, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. Various

'Twas a coal-black horse, and the man wore a scarlet coat all powdered with pilm; and as he opened the gate and came over the graves, father saw that 'twas the dashing dragoon.

I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903

-- _Pillom_ is the full word, of which _pilm_ is a contraction.

Notes and Queries, Number 193, July 9, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Various 1852

"I can't help no other, Squire!" said the voice overhead; "such a cauch o 'pilm an' twigs, an 'birds' droppins '!

The Ship of Stars Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903