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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1633
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(Scaleful,) Skaillfull, n. [Scale n.1] A bowl, cup or scoopful. — 1633 Orkney Bishopric Court Book 86b.
John Fogo … being heavilie diseasit ȝe came to him and persuaded to cuire him … And for affectuating the same he took ane skaillfull of water and set in a seif 1633 Ib. 89b.
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