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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1652
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Kyle, n.2 [sing. of Kylis n. pl., as in the later dial.] A skittle or ninepin. — 1652 Urquhart Jewel 278.
They may be likewise said to use their king as the players at nine-pins do the middle kyle which they call the king
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