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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1627-1674
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Dreilling, vbl. n. Also erroneous form: drivelling. [f. Dreill,v. = e.m.E. drilling (1639).] Drilling of soldiers. — 1627 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. II. 62.
Ordour [to be] tane for dreilling … of thame in the use of thair armes 1633 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 15.
For allevin scoir buikes … beiring the forme of dreilling 1640 Falkirk Par. Rec. I. iii.
Dreilling begins to be practised upon Fryday com eight dayes 1648 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 89.
In training vp and dreilling of the said company 1674 Justiciary Ct. Rec. II. 238.
The circumstances of drivelling, having collours, and beating drums
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