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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1531
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Gall, n.4 [Cf. later dial. gaw, a channel to drain off water.] An opening to give access to a coal-seam. —1531 Reg. Dunfermline 362.
It is appoyntit that my lord of Sanct Androis … and convent of Dunfermeling and thair successoris grevis sall pas in at ony stair thai sall pleis to thirll ane gall west through to thair awne coill
