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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1589
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Barcall, n. [Cf. Barcatt,n.] A support for a coffin (?). — 1589 Edinburgh Testaments XXI. 165.
He ordanis to be bocht thrie elnes of Inglis blak to couer his kist with his barcall and that he be bureit in the kirk ȝaird
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