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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sellet(t oyle, Sallat oyle. Also: sellat oyle, sellit oyll, sallet-, sallot oyle. [e.m.E. sallett oyle (1558-9), sallette oile (1582); Sellet(t n. and Oil(l n.] Salad-oil; oil, prob. olive oil, as used for dressing salads; also, as a lubricant.(a) 1612 Bk. Rates (Halyb.) 311.
Minorca oyle the tun … Sellett oyle the galloun … Trayne oyle the tun 1631 Buccleuch Household Bk. 26 Sept.
For sellit oyll and a pot to houd it 1681 Stirling Common Good 153b.
For sellat oyle to the locks & keyes of the tolbuith … [4 s.] 1689 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII 553.
Flints, powder, match and sellat oyle to be sent … to Innerary 1700 Foulis Acc. Bk. 284.
For anniseeds … , cummin seeds … fennegreg … , brimston … sellet oyle, 1 mutchkin and 2 unce 14 s.(b) 1672 Leith Customs 3.
3 gallones sallet oyle 1673 Leith Customs 9.
Sallat oyle 1689 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII 553.
Flint stones and two poynts of sallot oyle for their fyre armes
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