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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trail(l, n. [ME and e.m.E. trail (Cursor M.).] Something trailed or dragged, a sledge or hurdle. — 1460 Hay Alex. 19195.
Eftir to tak thame [sc. traitors] naikit doune And vpone traillis draw thame throw the toune
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