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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dow-tale, n. [e.m.E. doove-tayle (1565), dove-taile (1594).] A dove-tail. — 1530 M. Works Acc. I. 40.
iij stanis maid irne werk in v crukis with dow talis
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