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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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Gril, v. [ME. grylle, grill(e, OE. grillan. Cf. Girl v.] To shiver or shudder. —1535 Stewart 19724.
So grislie grones … Wald mak ane hart baith for to grow and grile [: skrill]
