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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1561-1578
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Torre, (Torrile,) n. [Med. L. torale (a1183), turella (1305), turriolum (1255) a malt-kiln (all Latham).] A kiln for drying grain. — 1561–2 Inverness Rec. I 74.
Thair wes thre bollis malt the Kingis myll refusit past to the Leys and wes dryit apon ane torre and thaireftir grundyn 1578 Reg. Privy S. VII 273/2.
The manse, with houses, gardens and torrile, which formerly pertained to the parish clerks of Fordice
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