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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sarkle. Appar. var. of Cercle n. ? A (more or less) circular barrier or fence. —1553–4 Edinb. Old Acc. I 109.
For making of ane burd and treistis, and the sarkle about the uter nether tolbuyth quhar the justice sittis
