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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schimlay, Schymlaye, Schemley, -lay. [Var. of Chimlay n.] A fireplace, grate, chimney. —1565 Prot. Bk. Gilbert Grote (SRS) 68.
Ane round iron schymlaye 1611–12 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 338.
For heighting the lentell of ane schemlay 1612 Ib. 325.
Ane schemley of scley … to be takin downe 1615 Ib. 375.
Ane schimlay heid
