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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trowall, Trewall, Trowan(e, n. (ME and e.m.E. trowell (1344), truel, trulle (both Wyclif), troll (Trevisa), trewel (c1440), OF truele, late L. truella trowel. Also attrib.) — 1570 Canongate Ct. Bk. 189.
Ane trowan to xviij s. 1633 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 348.
To ane boy to go to Sterling to bring his trowanes for sparging 1648 Aberd. B. Rec. IV 89.
Statut on sklaitteris … that … euerie man that works with the trewall [shall have] 12 s. daylie —attrib. a1500 Bk. Chess 1380.
At his belt a trowall … that masonnis vsis for to plane the wall … the trowall instrument All masoun craft it sall ȝow represent