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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Erle, v. [Cf. Erlis n. and Arl(e v.] tr. To give earnest money to (a person) or for (a thing). a1400 Leg. S. xli. 26.
First, in takine of weding He erlis thaim with his ryng Ib. 36. 1496 Treas. Acc. I. 276.
To by arras bedis to the King, and erl tymmyr and bedding that ȝeid to Striuelin 1535 Acts II. 347/1.
Under the pane of … escheting of all sik gudis coft or erlit be thame 1708 Caldwell P. I. 211.
She was recommended here by a physician, a very honest man, … and I errled her