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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Eyland, Eyllan(e, varr. of Iland n. (island). — c1515 Asl. MS. I. 153/18.
The warld … was fundyn to haf xxx vncouth syis, lxxij eyland, xl hillis [etc.] 1615 Highland P. III. 256.
He hes maid ane strenth … upon ane fresh wattir loch in ane eyllane Ib.
Coill cwmes to the little eyllan that I posses
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