A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Counsally, adv. Also: -aly, -alie. [Counsall n. 2 d.] As a (town-) council.1500 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 80.
Thare comperit befor ws sittand counsaly gaderit in the tolbuthe … the masteris and craftismen of the walkaris 1531 Ib. II. 52.
Befor ws counsally gaderyt 1559 Peebles B. Rec. 255.
The baillies, counsale, and communite of the burgh of Peblis, counsalie gadderit for the commoun weill, hes electit [etc.]
