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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1536-1550
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Saull-knell, Saule-knell, n. [ME and e.m.E. soul-cnul (a1300), soule-knylle (c1400), sowle-knell (1515); Saul(l n. and Knell n.] A peal of a bell rung to mark a person's death. — 1536 Lynd. Answ. Flyting 40.
For mony ane dois haist thair awin saule knellis c1550 Id. Test. Meldrum 181.
Let not be rung for me, that day, saull knellis
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