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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quell, v.2 (Cf. e.m.E. quell to die away, abate (Spenser), to die (Spenser, 1616), ? intr. use of Quel(lv.1, Quelling ppl. adj., and Quail(l v. a, to decline, fail.) —c1590 J. Stewart 67/74.
For as fell thunder dois strong montans toir And maks the erth and firmament to quell, Renwersing rocks [etc.]
