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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gogillis, Gogallis, n. pl. [Mod. E. goggles (1715).] Protective spectacles. (See also hors gogales, s.v. Hors n. 3 a.) —1556–7 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 73.
Coft ane pair gogillis to ane workman 1579 Edinb. Test. VII. 259 b.
Tua dosane of gogillis 1621 Ib. LI. 63. 1643 Ib. LX. 240.
Thrie dossane of gogallis
