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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spynnill crair, n. [? Spindil(l n. and Crayar n. Cf. ME spindelerbote (1243) some kind of fishing boat and e.m.E. spyndell (1512-13) the central shaft of a made wooden mast.] Some kind of boat. — 1579–80 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 145.
Jhonn Littill hes done na wrang in vplifting of the said dewtie of fourty penneis, insafar as it is cleirlie vnderstand be thame that the said Henries hes ane spynnill crair and na boitt quhilk of auld dewtie never payit les, … for hir ankerage syluer … nor fourty penneis
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