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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Barcall, n. [Cf. Barcatt,n.] A support for a coffin (?). —1589 Edinb. Test. XXI. 165.
He ordanis to be bocht thrie elnes of Inglis blak to couer his kist with his barcall and that he be bureit in the kirk ȝaird