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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1708-1727
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†TINWALL, n. Also tinowall, tinvel. Sc. forms of Eng. tunnel, now only dial., a funnel, for running liquid from one vessel to another (Per. 1763 Ochtertyre Ho. Bk. (S.H.S.) 248).Mry. 1708 E. D. Dunbar Social Life (1865) 212:
A timber tinvel and white iron tinvel.Rs. 1727 W. MacGill Old Ross-shire (1909) 133:
1 timber and 1 white iron tinowall.
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