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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dule, Duil, v. Also: duill, dull. [e.m.E. doole (1567); cf. Doole v.] intr. To be sorrowful; to mourn or lament.c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 450.
We dule for na euill deid, sa it be derne haldin 15.. Lichtoun Dreme 82 (M).
I gret, I dulit, I murnit c1590 J. Stewart 74/49.
Scho duils and duyns that he so lang delayt Ib. 113/24.
My freindlie hart inwart Sall vith ȝow duill, and vith ȝow als reiois 1597 Melvill 431.
I red thee, therfor, dull for Dunnibirsall
