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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1426-1511
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Charcole, -coill, n. Also: chercoill. [ME. charcole (14th c.), with obscure first element.] Charcoal. 1426 Exchequer Rolls IV. 423.
Pro celda carbonum dictorum charcole 1475 Treasurer's Accounts I. p. ccci.
viij celdris carbonum dictorum charcole a1500 Taill of Rauf Coilȝear 320.
The coilȝear … Went to the charcoill in hy, To mak his chauffray reddy a1500 Golagros and Gawane 76.
He saw throu ane entre Charcole in ane chymne 1511 Treasurer's Accounts I. 274.
For charcoill, and uther expensis maid one werklumez and stuff 1511 Ib. 278.
For chercoill, smeddy coill, and glassinwerk mad in the castele
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