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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Peall, n. [Var. of Pale n.1 or Pele n.1] A paling, a fence of stakes. Also plur. in same sense. = Pale n.1 1 and 2, Pele n.1 3. —1609 Ellon Presb. 80.
He traillit hir out at the dur be the hair and thrie times swakit hir to the eirth on the stanes and ower gutters to the pealls of the hous 1682 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 350.
He bigged and erected a raill or peall about the grave
