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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tarvaill, adj. [18th c. Sc. Tarveal (Abd., 1754) ill-natured (SND).] — 1628 Elgin Rec. II 204.
William Archibald for his sclander gainst William Coban in calling him tarvaill is ordanit to go to the piller
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