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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1598
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Advail, v. [Later form of Avail v., corr. to e.m.E. advayle (16th c.).] refl. To avail (oneself). —1598 Warrender P. A. fol. 359.
Gif we mycht advaill our self ony litill thing in doing thairof