A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Curl, v. [ME. curl (c 1440). Cf. Curland.] intr. Of hair: To curl. —1513 Doug. xii. ii. 126.
Hys cryspand ȝallow hair, That. .curlys now sa weill