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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tawill, n. (?Erron. for rawill (Ravell n. 2 a rail or railing).) —1586–7 Warrender P. (SHS) I 265.
About the scaffold vent ane tawill [Cal. Sc. P. IX 316, rayle] half ane yaird hie
