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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Squallar,) Sqwallar, n. [?] ? Some sort of animal or ? some other product. —14.. Acts I 336/2.
Of the chalance of hukstaris … thai sell thar gudis apone thar flure … thai ar forbyaris of quhete bere and aitis catall and sqwallaris and turnis in merchandise and thar thai forestall