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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kavill, -ell, n.² [Var. of Cavell n.¹ Cf. Kevel.] A large hammer. Also attrib. in kavell mell. — 1537-8 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I. 216.
For ane swey twa giwillokis twa quarrel mellis twa gret kavellis with certane crawis and wadgis extending to xxvi stane wecht 1572–3 Reg. Privy C. II. 205.
That Stevin Urde … cruellie straik the said Jonet upoun hir schulder blaid with the kavill of ane mylne 1608 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I. 51 b.
To Johne Drysdaile for xxxvj new pickis, … xij sleggallis and three grit kavell mellis