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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Crewall, n. [e.m.E. crewell, crewle, crule, etc., of obscure origin.] Crewel (stuff). —1636 Edinb. Test. LVIII. 45.
Twa peiceis of crewall stuffe, pryce of ilk peice fowr pundis
