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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Boil,) Boyl, v. Also: boyle, boylle. [e.m.E. and ME. boyl(e, boil(e, OF. boillir. Cf. Builȝe v.] intr. and tr. To boil. Also fig.c1550 Rolland C. Venus i. 646 (boyland but buit, vext with aduersite). a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 1282 (quhilk boyls ȝour barmy brain). 1611-57 Mure Misc. P. iv. 9 (quenchles fyre, In quich I boyle).
