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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dotrale, -rell, n. [ME. dotrelle (c 1440), e.m.E. dotrell.] A dotterel. —1541 Reg. Cupar A. II. 13.
Pluffar, dotrale, quhape, duik, … ilk pece, four penneis 1553 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 185.
The best quailye iiij d., the dotrell iij d.
