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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cat-hoill, Kat-hoill, n. [Cat n.1 Also e.m.E. cat-hole (a 1625).] A hole for a cat to pass through. —1536 Ayr Common Good Acc. MS.
For naling of the kathoill of Dave Dalrimplis buth dur 1579 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 106.
That na inhabitant … assist the defence or persute of ony catt hoillis within this burgh common mylnis
