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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Farle, n. [Reduced form of Fardel n.2 Common in later use.] A form of bread, originally the quarter of a flat loaf. —1686 Irvine Mun. II. 306.
Three pynts of aill and ane farle of bread 16.. Blythsome Wedding in Sempill P. 69/68.
There will be … kebucks, And sowens, and farles, and baps
