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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hand-wailling, vbl. n. [Cf. Hand-wail'd ppl. a. Also in later dial.] Hand-picking, careful selection. —?1644 Guthrie Serm. 15 (J).
The best that by hand wailling can be waill'd out of Clydsdale
