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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Girle, Gyrle, n. [ME. gyrle, girle, gurle (c 1290).] A girl. — a1500 Colk. Sow i. 10.
The first penny of the thre For a girle gaif he Ib. 16. c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxxv. 45.
My bony baib, … My tendir gyrle
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