A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fovell, n. [Error for ME. sovel, var. of suvel, OE. sufel, sufol.] Any relish or agreeable food. —a1500 Doug. K. Hart 59.
Ane wther wes all fovellis for [to] sent Of licour or of ony lustie meis
