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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scuttall, n. Also: scuittell. [ME and e.m.E. scutel (1366-7), scotylle (15th c.), scotle (1404), OE scutel, L. scutella dish, platter.] ? A shallow vessel or basket. — 1598 Black Bk. Taymouth 333.
Off scuttallis … fyre pannis … caldroun bowis … auld bascattis 1609 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I 240.
Scuttallis shooles spaidis seiffis [etc.] 1609 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I 241.
Tua dossane of scuttallis 1617 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 40.
For 3 faddum of great tow … For scuittellis thairto iiii s.
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