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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sheal, n. [? Erron. for steall, Stele n. See Barrow-stele n. (a barrow shaft).] — 1609 Dunferm. B. Rec. II 60.
The assyss … fynds [them] … ilkane trublaris and strikars of utheris with ane barrow sheall
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