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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Port-youl, n. [Gael. and Ir. port tune (as played on a musical instrument), and appar. Ȝowle n., Ȝowl(e v., howl.] To sing port-youl, to sing or cry out dolefully; to lament, also in the later dial. — 1672 M. Bruce Lectures 62.
But the people of God is ay wearing sack-cloth, … It's a sad time now, all folks are singing songs of joviality, but the people of God they must sing portyoul
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