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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1520-1521, 1576
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Schele-hill, Scheilhill, n. [Schele v.1] = Scheling-hill n. Also as a place-name. — 1520–1 Old Dundee II 217.
He sall receive the lave of the lady's wheat off the schele-hill 1576 Reg. Privy S. VII 112/2.
Scheilhill, Polgavy … with the mill of Teiling
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