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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhelling, Quelling, vbl. n. [Sc. forms corresp. to ME (1371–3) and e.m.E. wellyng, -ing, f. welle(n v. to boil, melt, etc., OE wiellan, wellan (Well v.).] Boiling (liquids); melting (metal). —1540 Lynd. Sat. 887.
I haue greit intelligence In quelling of the quintessence a1570-86 Maitl. F. xlvi 34.
For as the mas misforme of muddie molde Be quhelling [Q. quelling] dois seir qualiteis acquyr And grethid in gleid groves glorious gleting golde Sa in afflichsioun as a fornace fyir [etc.]
