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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scailer,) Skailler, n. [Scail v.] One who scatters or puts to flight. —1612 Inverness Rec. II 89.
Breckeris of dowcatis and cranning hares, skaillers of bees and bee skepes
