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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Erabill, Errabill, a. [Late ME. erable (1475), errabull (1486).] Arable. —1505 14th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. iii. 20.
Ane pese of errabill land 1594 Prot. Bk. R. Brown 43.
Tua akars of that erabill infield land