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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jeyol(l, Jeyle, Jeill, n. Also: jeyll, jeil. [Later varr. of Jayl(l n.] A jail. Jeill persone, ? a jail-bird. Also jeyllhous. — 1617 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 301.
That jeyollis and ward-houssis may be buildit … within evrie presbetrie 1635 Dumfr. & Gallow. Ant. Soc. XVII. 319.
To William Bell [etc.] … for thair service of the jeyle 1667 Inverness Rec. II. 233.
They should in obedience to the Kings laws accept of the said rebell & secur him ... in ther jeil — 1621 Black Bk. Taymouth 358.
That … ilk cottar that hauldis aney wagabound or jeill persone in houshald … with him sall pay [etc.] - 1623 Linlithgow B. Rec. 31 Oct.
The tolbuith and jeyllhous