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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kirnale, Kirnale-staan, irreg. var. of Cornel n. (corner, corner-stone). — c1520-c1535 Nisbet 1 Peter ii. 6.
The heichast kirnale staan [P. corner stoon], … the hede of the kirnale [P. corner]
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