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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1591-1595
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(Sekill,) Seckle, n. (? Contracted form of Sekful(l n. sackful. For the formation, cf. Cartill n., Hantill n.) —1591–5 Kirkcaldy B. Rec. 125.
Ane burding of lynt ane seckle of hemp