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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Ail,) Aill, n. [ME. eil, e.m.E. ail (1642).] Ailment. —a1500 Henr. Robin & M. 77.
Be that sum pairte of Mawkynis aill Outthrow his hairt cowd creip
