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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tersell, -aill, -cell, Tarsale, n. [OF tercel, tiercel a measure of wine (Godef.) = Terc(e n. 4. — 1544 Treas. Acc. VIII 288.
Send the samyn day to the said place ane tercell [pr. sercell] of vynneker 1550 Dundee B. Ct. II 7a (17 Oct.).
Mariorie Scrymgeour is adiugit to pay to Dauid Findlosoun duellar on Sanct Jhonston xiiij s. ij d. of the rest of ane tarsale of ale contenand xxij gallonis & ane quart 1558–9 Edinb. Old Acc. I 280.
To the cuper of the abbay that undeit the tersellis that lekkit 15… Aberd. B. Rec. MS (Jam.).
Tersaill of wyne