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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Devel(l)ing, Deweling, n. [Cf. Daweling, Divelling, Dovelling, Duvilyng.] ‘Covering. of centres or cooms used in building arches.’ — 1512 Rentale Dunkeld. fol. 123 b.
Lie deweling pontis 1592 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 352.
Making of the cowmis to the brig … xx daillis to be the cowmis, the develling and the clows 1615 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 321.
Tymber to be centries, develing, irne, lead, and ane wyndes to be furneist be the toune
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