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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Neiled, ppl. a. [e.m.E. nelyd (1538), nealed, aphetic f. annealed, ME. anelid, etc. (see Annele v).] Annealed, fired. —16.. Alchem. MSS. V.
Efter have a scharvell readye neiled 1677 Cochran-Patrick Coinage II. 179.
Good and sufficient Sweddish copper … neiled and blenched
