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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1603-1626
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Denyall, -ell, n. [e.m.E. denyall, denial (1528).] Denial. —c1615 Chron. Kings 108.
Robert Stewart … stuid be his denyall 1603 Moysie 100.
It wes thocht meit, because of Mr. George Keris denyell, … that he sould be butted 1622-6 Bisset I. 300/9.
Quhidder that his ilk denyell be of awaill or nocht
