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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sink-hole,) Sink-hoill, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. sinkehole, -holl (1456); Sink n.1 and Hole n.] A hole or pit filled with water or sewage. Cf. Sink n.1 —1588 Hist. Fam. Seton 745.
Devoring and drowning of herself to the dead in ane sink hoill within the burgh and territorie of Kirkcaldie
