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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1532-1533
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Joyell-hous, n. [Cf. e.m.E. joyelle (1502), later OF. joiel, Earlier joel.] A treasure-house. = Jowellhous. — 1532–3 Haddington Corr. 253.
[The money to be consigned in the] joyell hous [of St. Salvator's College in case of refusal to receive it]
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