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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Ȝauld,) Yauld(e, adj. [Of unknown origin. Common in the later dial.] ? Active, vigorous, strong. —1581-1623 James VI Poems II 123/29.
He uas sa firry spedy yauld [v.r. yaulde] & uicht
