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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Appele, n. [ME. appele (14th c.), OF. appel.] a. An appeal. b. A challenge or accusation. —c1450-2 Howlat 41 (I herd ane petuos appele); 248 (propone thy appele). 1456 Hay I. 98/34 (gif a knycht appelis ane othir, quhether thai may leue of the appele).
