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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Ourquell,) Ourqwell, v. (Quell v., ? confused with Ourquhelm(e v.; ? tr. To destroy everywhere.) — c1420 Wynt. viii. 7138 (C).
The ded was entryt in Scotlande … Qwhar mony men … That ilka ȝhere ourqwellit [R. ware qwellit] then
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