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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mervaill,) Mervell, a. [ME. (14th c.) and e.m.E. meruayl, meruel, OF. merveil.] Marvellous, wonderful. —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 967.
This is nocht the king weill I knaw He rydis ane hors that is of mak meruell
