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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1662
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(Ele-,) Eill-creill, n. [f. creill Crele n.2] A basket-work trap for eels. — 1662 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. I. 185.
He shall putt up ane arke or ane eill creill besyd the milne of Craigcaffy 1662 Ib.
The arke or eill crill [sic]
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"Eill-creill n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/eill_creill>
