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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Cavell, n.2 [e.m.E. cavell (1526), variant of ME. kevell. See Kevell.] A low or rough fellow. 1540 Lynd. Sat. 2863.
Ane cavell quhilk was never at the scule Will rin to Rome 15.. Christis Kirk. 59 (B).
The kensy cleikit to the cavell 15.. Ib. 205 (M).
Thay cavellis with clubbis culd vther quell 15.. Sym & Br. 77.
I cleme to clergy, q(uod) the cavell
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