A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Carol,) Caral, v. Also: karole, carrall, -ell. [ME. carol(e, karol(e, carall-, OF. caroler.] intr. To dance or sing. (Only in poetry.)a1400 Leg. S. xxx. 79.
Ȝet schupe he hyme … to be The mare plesand in al degre, As to karole wel & syng 1513 Doug. vii. vi. 142.
Walk in this wod heir caraland [Sm. carraland] with me 15.. Clar. iii. 1251.
As thay disport, carrell, dance and sing
