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Quotation dates: 1535
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Syddill, n. (? Var. of Sadill n.2 a seat or bench.) — 1535 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 157.
Jhone Mithag yonger oblisis hyme be fath and trouth in his body thatt all the geir, viz. balkis, tres one loftis, bestis, syddillis, … in all and sindry hous contenit in to Alane Mithagis hous and tenement sal stand still in effec and forme as thai var in tyme of sessing gevin
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