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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Council(l, n. [e.m.E. councill, -cil (16th c.), after L. concilium.] A council. Also attrib. with hous. 1605 Reg. Privy C. VII. 155.
Pitmillie presents Pilrig befoir the Councill, and told it wes his awn frie choice to remaine with Pitmillie … and the Councill allowes thairof 1661 Ib. 3 Ser. I. 15.
The Lord Register produced the catchett of the Councill 1661 Stirling B. Rec. I. 235.
The proveist, baillies, and councill have written an letter [etc.] 1686 Ib. II. 49.
The saidis tables or broads to be set up in the councill hous