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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Skirling,) Scerlane, vbl. n. [Skirl(e v.] An instance of shouting, cheering or acclaiming. —1601 Adamson Muses Thr. 164n.
The kingis majestie … was made provost with ane great scerlane of the courteoures
