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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Corneill, n. Also: -nnell, -n(e)ell, -neall, -neoll. [OF. cornéole, med. L. corneolus, cornelius.] A cornelian. Also attrib. 1516 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 22.
A pare of bedis cornnell with foure gaudes of gold 1542 Inv. Wardrobe 67.
Ane ring with ane corneill 1640 Edinb. Test. LX. 240.
Nyn corneell ringes at xxs the peice 1643 Ib. LX. 237.
Ane pair of corneoll braeslettis … Thrie pair of corneall braislattis
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