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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Kele,) Keil(l, v.2 Also: keile. [f. Kele n.3] tr. To mark (sheep) with ruddle. Also, to mark (sheep), generally. (Also Keling vbl. n.) — 1622 Hawick Ann. 232.
Ten quhyt and ane blak, keillit on the nar syd with tar 1657 Melrose Reg. Rec. I. 156.
[John Hendrie] did wrangouslie intromett clipe and keile ane yow of myne 1659 Ib. 242.
[He took away] ane toope hog of his and clipped and keild the samene 1675 Ib. II. 421.
The ewes were keilled with red keill by him on the taill
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