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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1546
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Cavill, n.2 [ME. kevil, kevel (c 1300), ON. kefli round stick, gag. Cf. Cavill v.2] A gag (for a scold). — 1546 Stirling B. Rec. I. 43.
The said Marioun to … remane in ward within the tolbuith quhill the claspis & calvill [sic] of irne … be maid, and thaireftir to be put and lokit on hir for xxiiij houris
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