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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kennill, Ken(n)el(l, varr. of Kendil(l v. (kindle). — 1592 Sc. Coinage I. 259.
The saidis effynneris may mak mair nor xlm pundis of proffeit … and newer kennell ane fyre for effyning thairof 1625 Edinb. Test. LIII. 185 b.
Certane bolbies to kennill fyre with 1684 Glamis Bk. Record 39.
In the loft they keeped hay where the fire was first keneled 1690 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds II. 346.
[2 hens out of every house] that kenels rick
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