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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1445-1542
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Grinnale, Grynnal(e, n. [Var. of Girnal(l.] A girnel. Also attrib. —1445 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 8.
Of ilk tune of grynnale gudis 1492 Acts Lords of Council 231/2.
Johne Thomsoune, kepare of the archibischop of Sanctandres grinnale for the tym 1542 Treasurer's Accounts VIII. 136.
To charge all personis quha hed victualis within thair bern ȝardis grynnalis to strike up the samin
