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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1556
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(Ȝelling,) Ȝellyng, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. ȝeollinge (c1290), ȝellyng (14th c.), yellinge (Purvey).] Yelling. — 1556 Lauder Off. Kings 92.
Geue that thare ony places be More creuell … Thare sall it be the kyngis dwellyng, With gretyng, raryng and with ȝellyng
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