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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1629-1644
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Kol(le, Koill, varr. of Cole n.1, Coll n. (coal). Also attrib. with -hous. — 1629 Master of Works Accounts XXV. 14 b.
For four bolles of kolles carying 1644 E. Loth. Antiq. Soc. II. 149.
13/4 [each] for four laid koills leding hame —attrib. 1633 Master of Works Accounts XXV. 20 b.
Ane key to the kolhous dore
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