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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Cavelling,) Cawel(le)yng, vbl. n. [Cavill v.] Drawing of lots; assigning by lot. —a1400 Leg. S. xxxiii. 101.
Quhen the maste party Of the folk distroyt war vtrely Be sic cuttis and cawelyng 1536 Dunferm. Reg. Ct. I. 42 b.
The vrangus deferreyng of the cawelleyng of thair mwkkat landis & the cawelleyng be sone & schadow of thair haill landis
