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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kaveling, var. of Cavelling vbl. n. (assigning by lot). See Kavill v. —1480 Acta Conc. I. 61/2.
Dauid … sall brouke … the tane half of the saide landis, efter the forme of the first kaveling and deling made betuix him & the said Thomas
