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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400, 1480, 1536
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(Cavelling,) Cawel(le)yng, vbl. n. Also: kaveling. [Cavill v., Kavill v.] Drawing of lots; assigning by lot. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xxxiii. 101.
Quhen the maste party Of the folk distroyt war vtrely Be sic cuttis and cawelyng 1480 Acts Lords of Council I. 61/2.
Dauid … sall brouke … the tane half of the saide landis, efter the forme of the first kaveling and deling made betuix him & the said Thomas 1536 Dunferm. Reg. Ct. I. 42 b.
The vrangus deferreyng of the cawelleyng of thair mwkkat landis & the cawelleyng be sone & schadow of thair haill landis
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