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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Kevel,) Kewell, n.2 [ME. (once) kevell (Lydgate, c 1430), of doubtful etymology. Cf. Cavell n.2 (and also Javell n.1 and Jevell).] A low or rough fellow. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. lx. 16.
Fowll jow jowrdane hedit jevellis, Cowkin kenseis and culroun kewellis

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