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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1595
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Scuild, v. [Cf. later Sc. dial. Skuddick a small stack or heap of corn or hay (SND).] tr. ? To throw in a pile or heap. — 1595 Paisley B. Rec. 162.
The said John haifing cassin furtht sum foulȝie furtht of his barne and had scuildit the samin togiddir besyd his said barne be his servand
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