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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Squishill,) Sqwishill, n. [Var. of Quhissil(l n.] A whistle. —1495 Acta Conc. I 426/1.
To the prouest … a siluer sqwishill or the avale therof that is to say thre li.
