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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhissel, v. [Var. of wissil v. Cf. e.m.E. whystyll, -el (15th c.), later Sc. dial. whissle, whistle.] To exchange. —14.. Acts (1597) Table s.v. Gold.
Gold suld be quhisseled & changed with quhite money, with the price thereof allanerly
