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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hand-reill, n. ‘An old reel or machine used for winding and numbering the hanks of yarn’ (Mactaggart). —1653 Edinb. Test. LXVIII. 146.
Ane chak reill with ane hand [reill] 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII. 362.
2 hand reills with ane chack reill
