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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Repele,) Repell, Repale, n. [e.m.E. repeell (Caxton), repelle (1503–4), repell (1525), repeale (1535–6), AF repel, OF rapel (13th c. in Larousse), f. as Repele v.] a. A revocation (of a law). b. A call (to do something); an appeal. —a. 1657 Balfour Ann. IV 304.
A repale of aney lawes —b. c1590 J. Stewart 44/61.
Quhilk flour I sparit at thy chast repell
