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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1593
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(Ele-,) Eill-bakit, a. [Eng. eel-backed (1726).] Having a black stripe along the back. — 1593 Reg. Privy C. V. 60.
Ane dun meir eill bakit
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