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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1578-1603, 1661-1689
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Citidaill(e, n. Also: citie-, cittiedale, citaideall. [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 1603 Moysie Mem. 126.
Sa many as could be had of the Inglische syd went for manning of the citaideall 1661 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. I. 6.
To cause demolish … the wallis … of the citiedale of Inuernesse 1667 Edinburgh Testaments 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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