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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1568
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(Ele-hole,) Eill-hoill, n. [Ele n.] A pool in which eels are found. — 1568 Protocol Book of J. Foulis 53.
The merche to be set quhill it cum to the … eill hoill. And fra the eill hoill doun the Kayburne
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