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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1683
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Gallad, n. [For galland, e.m.E. galland(e, -onde.] A gallon. —1683 Peebles B. Rec. II. 111.
Incaice any person … retailles brandie or waters in any les quantity than a gallad, … they suld be lyable and pay excyse thairfor 1683 Ib. 112.
A four gallad barrell of aill
