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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1597
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(Schelly,) Schellie, adj. [S(c)hell n.] Consisting of horny scales; horny. —1597 James VI Dæmonol. (STS) 43/5.
As to their [sc. werewolves'] hauing and hyding of their hard & schellie sluiches, I take that to be but eiked, by … the author of all lyes
