A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Azil(l, var. of Asyll, asylum. —1600-1610 Melvill 196 (a sufficient girthe, azill, and protectioun). 1602 Colville Parænese 157 (vithin the azil of thy blessed sanctuary).
