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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Colling,) Coilling, vbl. n. [f. coll n. Cf. Collar n.] Putting (of hay) into cocks. —1680 Foulis Acc. Bk. 47.
For eall … to the coilling of the hay