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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quarral, v. [OF quar(r)eler (1307, Hatz.-Darm.) (mod. F. carreler), f. quarel Quar(r)el(l n.2] tr. To pave with square or rectangular slabs. —?1438 Alex. ii 6766.
Iupiteris hie palais … That was masoned and quarraled [F. quarelés] weill With iaspe and beryall ilka deill
