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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gevillour, n. [Irreg. var. of geyeler Geyler n. Cf. Jevellour n.] A jailer. — 1513 Reg. Privy S. I. 379/2.
Makand thaim keparis of his castell of Denguall … with power to mak constabillis, gevilouris, wachmen, etc. 1516 Ib. 439/1.
Portaris, gevillouris, and all utheris officiaris necessar for the keping of the said castell 1531 Ib. II. 115/2. 1543 Ib. III. 19/2.
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