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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gil(l, Gyll, n.1 [ME. gylle, gille (a 1400), ON. gil.] A deep cleft, a ravine. a 1238 Lindores Chart. 65.
[In Rauengille villa mea 1373 Reg. Great S. (1814) 103/2.]
De terris de Smalgyllis & de Syftynhowys a1500 Colk. Sow i. 169.
Mage of the milhill, Grom Gym of the gill 1513 Doug. viii. Prol. 166.
I grapyt graithly the gyll [R. gil], Every modywarp hyll 1535 Stewart 11005.
Richt heiche aboue ane gill, Ane craig thair stude callit the Craftishill Ib. 45693.
Ten thousand men Dalie he led ouir mony gill and glen 1570 Sat. P. xii. 71.
Hirdmen sall hunt you vp throw Garronis gyll
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