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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oppyle, v. [MF. opiler, oppiller, L. oppilāre, e.m.E. opilate, opylate v., late ME. oppilat p.p. (cf. Oppillatioun n.).] tr. To block up, obstruct. —1442–3 Coldingham Priory 149.
The said dan John has gert opin the strentht of the Kyrk, the qwilk he had gert oppyle of befor
