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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Turrykle, n. [Cf. 19th c. Eng. turricle (1884), L. turricula.] A small ornamental tower or turret. Cf. Tur(r)et(t n.1 1 b. —c1400 Troy-bk. ii 2849.
In the poynt of that spere wes Ane turrykle [ed. tunykle; L. quedam turricula], that richt joly Was of fisches maid craftely
