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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1633
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Drall, v. [e.m.E. drawle (1598), draule.] intr. To speak slowly or at length. — 1633 Kirkcaldy Presb. 55.
If I should follow this man at the heales, and anser all his wordes, I should drall verie long
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