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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kavill, v. [Var. of Cavill v.1 Also Kaveling vbl. n.] tr. To divide or assign by casting lots. —a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 1003.
Thai drewe him on the croce … , Kavillit his clething