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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unlangal(l)it, p.p. [Langallit ppl. adj.] Of a horse: Not hobbled. —1578 Glasgow B. Rec. I 68.
Archibald Johnestoun … to hawe meit and drink … fra thame that hes land besid the Greyne for keiping of thair cornes and that na hors be fund thairupone vnlangalit 1656 Rothesay B. Rec. 264.
And na horse to be unlangallit under the paine of xl s.
