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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fell, n.2 [ME. felle, fell, OE. fell-, fel.] The skin. — a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 352.
He is … Fair of fell and of face 15.. Clar. v. 1166.
Traisting to brist him, fell, blood and bonis 1572 Sat. P. xxxii. 77.
Smaikis … Hes schot my wyfe throw brisket, lyre, and fell
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