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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Joall, n. [Du. jol (17th c.) explained (1708) as ‘a Jutland boat’, MLG. jolle, Da.–Norw. jolle, Sw. jolle, F. iol(e (1722) as ‘iole de Norvège’ (a 1733), Eng. yawl, yale (1670).] A kind of small fishing boat. — 1665 Brechin Test. VI. 301.
Ane fish boat estimat to … l lib.; item, ane Noraway joall x lib.
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