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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lede-,) Leyd-naill, n. [North. ME. lednayle (1354), ledenale, north. e.m.E. leydnall (1536–7).] coll. Nails used to fasten lead-sheeting to a roof: also Ledin-nale. — 1531–2 M. Works Acc. (ed.) 72.
For xii^c leyd naill to the beting and mending of the ruf of the said hall 1532 Ib. 80.
For vii^m ii^c leyd naill to the plumbar for thekin of the samen roundis