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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1673
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Hamill, a. Var. of Hommil(l a., Hummil(l a. (hornless), in later dial. also as ham(m)el, -le, hamble. — 1673 Argyll Justiciary Rec. I. 29.
Ane red spirtled kow, ane cashing hamill kow wanting ane of her horns
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