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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gaul(e, n. Also: Gawl-, Gall-. [e.m.E. pl. Galls (1625), Gaules (1630), F. Gaule, L. Gallus, pl. Galli.] A Gaul. Usu. in pl. — 1533 Bell. Livy II. 169/23.
Thare was cummyn ane strange and vncouth pepill, that is to say, the Gallis [v.r. Gaulis] Ib. 195/20.
Within this luster Rome was tane be the Gawlis Ib. 212/31.
Papirius straik the Gaule on the hede 1562-3 Winȝet Title-p.
Vincentius Lirinensis, of the natioun of Gallis