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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gale, Gaill, v. [ME. gale, galyn, OE. galan, ON. gala.] Of the cuckoo: To call. —1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 241.
The gukgo galys 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 96.
Scho … wald … Gaill lyke ane goik a1568 Scott v. 26.
In May begynnis the golk to gaill
