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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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Cavill, v.2 [ME. kevylle (a 1400), ON. kefla, f. kefli a gag; see Cavill n.2] tr. To gag. — 1533 Boece xii. vi. 463 b.
I beleif this man without his mouth be cavillit as ane wylde vndantit hors sall neuer to the crowne be obeysant
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