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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bedel, Bedell, n.2 Also: beda(i)ll, beddall. Var. of Bedlare. — 1561 Peebles B. Rec. 272.
The west volt … for the ressait of pure folkis, decrepit bedellis, to be harbryit thairintill 1577 Edinb. Test. V. 340.
He leuis to … the pure of the bedaill & [? in] almwis fourty merkis 1605 Aberd. Kirk S. 45.
The bedallis of the said hospital 1698 Urie Baron Ct. 103.
Which quantity of victuall to be given out to beddells extends to weekly two peckis … and [the bailie] ordains the saids beddalls [etc.]
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