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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gayll, Gayle, Gaill, n.2 [e.m.E. and ME. gayle (1463), gaile, earlier gayole. Cf. Gaul n.2] A gaol. —1617 Acts IV. 537/2.
Where thair ar anye gaillis and prisonhousis Ib. 538/1.
Gayle 1674 Bk. Old Edinb. Club VI. 126.
Imprisoned within the gayll
