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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1565-1586
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Eindill, Endill, v. Also: eyndill. [Of obscure origin. Cf. endling, s.v. Eldnyng and Eyndland.] intr. To be or become jealous. 1565 St. A. Kirk S. 241.
Master Dauid schew to hyr that his wyff endlit upon hyr. and desyrit hyr to depart of the town a1568 Scott xxvi. 45.
Thay eindill fast, and dois ill lickly a1570-86 Maitland Maitland Folio MS cix. 39.
My wyff … will not eyndill [Q. eindill] on me now, and I sa ald
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