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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1603
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(Revel,) Revell, n. (Cf. later Sc. dial. revel = ‘a severe blow: often applied to a back stroke’ (Jam.). Of unknown origin; perh., SND conjectures, ‘an extended use of Eng. revel’ Revell n.2) (SND, s.v. Revel n.1). — 1603 Philotus 1071.
With my neiues I sall thé nauell, Auld custrone carle tak thair a reuell, Than do as I command
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