A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hirle, ? var. of hairill Harl v.2 —1557–8 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 262.
Gevin for v laid of lyme to hirle the trowchis