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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cursell, n. [Of obscure formation.] = Cors n.2 5. —1597 Acts IV. 122/2.
That thair salbe ane hundreth stane wecht of copper … maid reddy to the prenting … with pyle and cursell quhairthrouch the same be not counterfute