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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Drivell, erroneous spelling of Dreill v. (to drill). —1674 Justiciary
Ct. Rec. II. 238.
The circumstances of
drivelling, having collours, and beating drumsIb. 240.
The pannell did raise or levy 100 men or upwards in arms … and had them under collours, or drivelled them
