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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1687
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Noills, n. pl. [e.m.E. noiles (1623–4), of obscure origin.] The short pieces and knots of wool combed out of the long staple. — 1687 New Mills Manuf. 156.
Haveing desired that he may have nyne stone of his noills scribled and spune
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