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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gubernakil, -akle, n. [L. gubernāculum.] The helm of a vessel. —1513 Doug. vi. v. 112.
The helmstok, or gubernakil [Sm. -akle] of tre, Quhair with I rewlit owr cours throu the see
