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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Newellis, Nevelles, n. pl. [e.m.E. newels pl. (c 1475), also newel(l sing. (1579), var. of Novellis after New a.] News. — 1544 Corr. M. Lorraine 103.
I refer all uther newellis to my cummyng to yowr grace 1613 Mar & Kellie MSS. Suppl. 52.
The nyxt nevelles that your lordshipe shall heir she wilbe maried to our … great courteoure
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