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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hissill, -ell, n. [Northern ME. hesil, hesel (c 1400), ON. hesli (OE. hæsel).] Hazel. —15.. Christis Kirk 127 (B).
Hucheoun with ane hissil rys To red can throw thame rummill 1622 Edinb. Test. LI. 201.
Certane cuttis of rottine hissellis 1661 Melrose Reg. Rec. I. 363.
Young oakes, sauchis, … and hissell
