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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Anele, v. [OF. aneler, anheler, L. anhēlāre to pant. Cf. e.m.E. anheale (1536).] intr. To aspire. —c1420 Wynt. v. 3152.
Constantynys sonnys thre That anelyd to that ryawte
Ib. 3398.
He yharnyt tyll have bene emprioure And ay anelyd to that honowre

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