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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skakle, Skaikle. ? Erron. for Scab n. — 1663 Old Ross-shire I 83.
None sall tak in a suspectit horse aither with skaikle or mortershynne [v.r. skakle or morter schynne] to the Strath without … tryal be his neighbours
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