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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ball, n.² [F. balle, var. of bale Bale n.³] A bale. —1546 Reg. Privy C. I. 40.
v^cxxxj polkis alias ballis of waid 1597 Bk. Rates 3 b.
Canues callit poldauie, the ball 1613 Conv. Burghs II. 382.
Ane ball annetseids Ib. 395.
For lossing … of ilk coffer, fardell or ball