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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Charcole, -coill, n. Also: chercoill. [ME. charcole (14th c.), with obscure first element.] Charcoal.1426 Exch. R. IV. 423.
Pro celda carbonum dictorum charcole 1475 Treas. Acc. I. p. ccci.
viij celdris carbonum dictorum charcole a1500 Rauf C. 320.
The coilȝear … Went to the charcoill in hy, To mak his chauffray reddy a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 76.
He saw throu ane entre Charcole in ane chymne 1511 Treas. Acc. I. 274.
For charcoill, and uther expensis maid one werklumez and stuff Ib. 278.
For chercoill, smeddy coill, and glassinwerk mad in the castele
