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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1615-1616
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(Gate-,) Gait-maill, n. [Gate n.1, Male n.] Payment for way-leave. —1615–6 Master of Works Accounts XI. 36 b.
To the quarieris of Innerleith Craig for thair gait maill betwen the quarrell and the hie streit, iij li.