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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dwellar, Duellar, n. Also: duellair, -er, dwallar. [ME. dweller (Wyclif).] An inhabitant or resident. c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 196.
All the duellares in that place c1475 Wall. vii. 1129.
Twa thousand … Off Angwis men. and duellaris off Dunde 1509 Prestwick B. Rec. 39.
Johne Legat eld, Johne Legat ȝung, duellaris in Corsby 1549 Reg. Cupar A. II. 240.
The said subtenentis beand husbandmen, lawboraris of the said grund, and duellaris thairupon 1559 Coll. Aberd. & B. 313.
The men dwallaris and inhabiteris within our landis 1571 Reg. Privy C. II. 102.
Men of weir … that sall apprehend ony passingeris … outher duellaires in Edinburgh or Leith