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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gaul, n. [e.m.E. gaol (17th c.). Cf. Gayll n.2] Jail. (Attrib. with delivery.) —1665 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. II. 121.
At any assyses or gaul delyverie