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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1618-1656
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(Crag-,) Craigmaill, n. [Crag n.1] The rent of a quarry. — 1618 Master of Works Accounts XV. ii. 51 b.
For Thomas Faulisdaillis charges … at Camscradan craig ressaving 3000 sklait … For the craigmaill & laiding of thaim to the water 1656 Mun. Univ. Glasg. III. 497.
Gevin to Collein Campbell for half a yeares craig maill
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