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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Citidaill(e, n. Also: citie-, cittiedale. [e.m.E. citadell (late 16th c.), cittadell, F. citadelle.] A citadel. 1578 Reg. Privy C. III. 79.
The citie of Carlisle, with ane strong castell and citidaill thairin 1661 Ib. 3 Ser. I. 6.
To cause demolish … the wallis … of the citiedale of Inuernesse 1667 Edinb. Test. LXXII. 259 b.
The glasworkis at the citidaille of Leith 1689 Leven & Melv. P. 131.
For the pryce of the cittie-dale … great soumes of money was given
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