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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Halis, Hailis, n.1 [OF. (les) hales, the market-hall, pl. of hale, a hall. Cf. Hallis n.] A covered market-place. — 15.. Aberd. B. Rec. MS. XVI (Jam. (1825) s.v. Halis).
The townis consent to mak a halis to mett the wyttal that hapenis to cum to this burgh to sell 1541 Aberd. B. Rec. MS. XVII (Jam. (1825) s.v. Hailis.
To byg ane commound hailis
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