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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Gain-,) Ganecall, n. [Northern ME. gain call (a 1300).] = Gaincalling n. — 1481 Rec. Earld. Orkney 193.
To be haldin fra ws … without reuocatioun or ganecall of ws 1535 Stewart 40654.
Without ony ganecall In that counsall tha war maid erlis all
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