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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1445, 1558-1600
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(Ȝell,) Yell, Yill, n.2 (Var. of Ile n.2 an aisle.) — 1445 Cart. S. Nich. Aberd. II 326 (see Ile n.2 (c)).
Yill 1558–9 Aberd. B. Rec. I 320 (see Ile n.2 (c)).
Yill a1600 Misc. Spald. C. II 43.
Yell … yill
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