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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quarrel(l)-pik, -pick, Quarrall-pik, Quarril-pick, n. A pick used or as used in a quarry, a quarry-pick. —1530 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 28.
For ane stane veght maid werk in twa quarrel pikkis 1610 Brechin Test. II 58b.
Ane quarrall pik pryce xx s. 1616 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 10.
For ane asch trie to be shaftis to quarrell pikis and smythis hamoris, vi lib. 1629 E. Loth. Antiq. Soc. II 129.
Quarrell pick 1682 Sheriffhall Coal Accompt 1 April.
For a quarril pick
