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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1500-1610
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Aigle, n. Also: aigill, agill. [OF. aigle, whence also e.mod.E. aegle (1535).] An eagle. — 15.. Clariodus iv. 258.
Alse swift as aigill in the aire 15.. Ib. v. 2243.
The agill in the air 1600-1610 Melvill 25.
Als far … as the aigle [passes] the howlet
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