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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cuillier, n. [f. cuillie Culȝe v. Cf. Culȝeour.] A flatterer, cajoler. —1614 Forbes Defence 65 (J).
Who, and their cuilliers, what disposition they are of is evident by this [etc.]

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