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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1546-1595
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Arl (arill), rare sing. of Arlis. — 1546 Elgin Rec. I. 88.
John Beyn grantit … that he gef ane arill penné to Androu Mylln 1594–5 Misc. Spald. C. V. 59.
To the metsteris … for arll to thame … as use is
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