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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Candil-making, n. [Candill n. 3.] The making of candles. —1585 Inverness B. Rec. I. 304.
Agnes Gordoun and Iohne Stewartis wyiff … ar fundin to haif done wrang in vsing of candill making vnadmittit be the towneschip