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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tredle, Trodill, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. tredel (15th c.), tredylle (Cath. Angl.), treadle (1573-80); Trad(e v.] a. ? A mechanism incorporating levers, ? a loom. Also, attrib., appar. applied to something woven. Cf. Tredling n. b. ? A lever. —a. 1588–9 Glasgow B. Rec. I 129.
Ane stand bed, price xx s. item, ane tredle xiij s. iiij d.; item, ane mask fatt —attrib. 1647 Falkirk Baron Ct. 14 Sept.
Neaperie: … ane small bundeclothe of sex ellis ane tredle dowbill colvering —b. 1621–2 Montrose Treas. Acc.
For trodills and ane buish [for the wind-mill] 9 s.