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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CARVAL NAIL, n. comb. A large nail, a spike.Ork.(D) 1880 Dennison Orcad. Sk. Bk. 4:
He saw lyan' at his fit, a muckle carval nail, maist like fa'n oot o a piece o drift timmer.