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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kendillit, Kendlit, -ed, ppl. a. Also: kendyllit, -yt. [Cf. Kindillit.] Kindled, set on fire. b. fig. Inflamed, aroused. —1513 Doug. viii. xii. 48 (Sm.).
The kendyllyt [R. kendillit] lynt Ib. xi. xv. 46.
Kendyllit 1588 Prot. Bk. A. Lawson 171 b.
Be putting owt thair kendillit ingill, removeing thair guidis [etc.]b. 1567 G. Ball. iii.
Sa kendlit [D. kendled] was thair crueltie
