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(Schele,) Sheal, v.2 [Schele n.] reflex. ? To furnish oneself with temporary accommodation by building a rough hut, or ? to lodge oneself in a hut or bothy. — 1687 Black Bk. Taymouth 427.
The earl allows the said John the shealing of Blaraven, the said John being bound to sheal himself upon the borders … of the forest … in order to keep off … destroyers of deer
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