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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fitteall, n. [App. fitt eall, later Sc. and northern Eng. dial. foot ale.] An entertainment given, or payment made, to one on change of occupation. —1696 Foulis Acc. Bk. 199.
To Archibald Foulis his mamie for his [? hir] fitteall when she went away home with her husband
