OE tr. Pseudo-Apuleius (Hatton) (O.E.D. transcript) (1984) cxxxiv. 174 Genim þysse wyrte feower penega gewihte sædes & cyrnlu of pintrywenum hnutum.]
1637 T. Heywood 228 The Pine-tree Nut thou canst not break with blows, But a soft fire, the shels wide open throws.
1890 24 Aug. 4/1 Pine tree nuts are also gathered in great quantities.
1987 (Nexis) 13 Dec. vii. 14/1 For dessert there was a tart made of pine tree nuts—sweet, with a slight aftertaste of pine.